GREENVILLE, S.C. – Brian Balkam made 12 saves and allowed just one goal in the final three quarters to lead the No. 1-ranked University of North Carolina men’s lacrosse team to a 7-3 victory over the Furman Paladins before 507 fans at Paladin Stadium. The Tar Heels improved to 2-0 with the victory while Furman is now 0-3.
Balkam, who came into the game with a career high of 13 saves, allowed a pair of goals in the first quarter, which ended in a 2-2 tie. Over the last three quarters, however, he made eight saves and allowed only one goal as the Tar Heels eventually pulled away for the win, outscoring the Paladins 5-1 over the final three quarters.