Eagles Top #5 UNC for First Time since 2015

NEWTON, Mass. – The Boston College lacrosse team extended their historic win streak to 12 games after downing No. 5/5 North Carolina, 17-11, during the 2018 Red Bandana game.

After barely squeaking out a lead at the end of the first half, the Eagles (12-0, 3-0) put up an 11 point second half to beat the Tar Heels (6-3, 1-1) for the first time since 2015.

After the Maroon and Gold put up the first two points of the game, UNC scored two of their own, beginning a very back-and-forth first half that the Eagles came out of with a slight one-goal edge. The second frame looked as though it would be similar to the first, but after senior Kaileen Hart netted two goals in a row to kick off a 6-0 run for the Eagles, the win was secured.

Junior goalkeeper Lauren Daly managed eight saves, all of which came at crucial moments, in her 12th start on the year.

GAME INFORMATION
Score: Boston College 17, North Carolina 11
Records: Boston College 12-0 (3-0 ACC); North Carolina 6-3, (1-1 ACC)
Location: Newton Lacrosse Complex, Newton, Mass.

BC HIGHLIGHTS
- Senior captain Carly Bell was chosen to don the No. 19 Welles Crowther jersey for today's Red Bandana game.
- This is BC's 12th consecutive win, which extends the program record for longest win streak that the squad achieved at Yale.
- With nine points, this is Apuzzo's second highest scoring game on the season. Her highest scoring game came against Navy as she netted nine goals and an assist.
- Apuzzo also led the game with nine draw control wins. This gives her 175 career draw controls and places her third in program history for career draw controls.
- Seniors Kaileen Hart, Emma Schurr and junior Taylor Walker tabbed hat tricks during this victory. For Walker, three goals in a single game is a new career high.
- Junior Dempsey Arsenault produced five points on two goals and three assists. She also recorded six draw controls.
- E. Schurr's five ground balls sets a new career high for the senior.
- BC fell twice to UNC last year. This is the Eagles' first win over the Tar Heels since 2015.

TURNING POINT
- The Eagles held a shaky lead going into the second half, and fought to keep it until Hart netted two goals in a row, leading to a 6-0 run that pulled the Eagles far in front of the Tar Heels.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Walker and E. Schurr opened the game with goals to give the Eagles the first lead.
- UNC answered with two goals, which was the beginning of a 5-1 run for the Tar Heels.
- Apuzzo posted two goals, breaking the Tar Heel run, and Walker followed with another, giving the Maroon and Gold a one-goal advantage going into the break.
- The second half began with a little more back-and-forth scoring.
- With around 11 minutes left to play, Hart brought the Eagles' lead up to two and sparked a six-goal run.
- The Tar Heels answered, scoring with a minute and a half left in the game, but it wasn't enough to eclipse the Eagles.

TEAM LEADERS
Boston College
Points: Sam Apuzzo, 9
Goals: Sam Apuzzo, 4
Assists: Sam Apuzzo, 5
Draw Controls: Sam Apuzzo, 9
Ground Balls: Emma Schurr, 4
Saves: Lauren Daly, 8

North Carolina
Points: Maggie Bill, 6
Goals: Maggie Bill, 3
Assists: Maggie Bill, 3
Draw Controls: Marie McCool, 8
Ground Balls: Two players, 2
Saves: Elise Hennessey, 11

UP NEXT
The Eagles keep on with ACC play as they travel to Virginia on March 31. The game will be streamed on ACC Network Extra at noon.

Eagles Top #5 UNC for First Time since 2015

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Team Stats

Sam Apuzzo

Kaileen Hart

Emma Schurr

Taylor Walker

Players Mentioned

Sam Apuzzo

Dempsey Arsenault

Carly Bell

Lauren Daly

Kaileen Hart

Emma Schurr

Taylor Walker

Players Mentioned

Sam Apuzzo

Dempsey Arsenault

Carly Bell

Lauren Daly

Kaileen Hart

Emma Schurr

Taylor Walker