Florida State University Athletics
Friday, February 27
Chapel Hill, NC
5:00 PM
Florida State
2-5, 0-3
3
at
27
#1 North Carolina
5-0, 3-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| North Carolina | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 27 |
Lacrosse Falls at No. 1 North Carolina
2/27/2026 7:35:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
TALLAHASSEE -Â The Florida State lacrosse team (2-5, 0-3 ACC) fell 27-3 to No. 1 North Carolina (5-0, 3-0) on Friday at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
North Carolina controlled the first half, scoring nine goals in the first quarter and seven goals in the second.
With 1:18 to play in the first, Meg Kenny scored the first goal of the game for FSU, drawing a foul to earn a free position shot and scoring her team-leading 12th goal of the season. Five minutes into the second quarter, Lydia Ward drove into the 8-meter arc and drew a foul. Ward would take advantage of her free position attempt and score. North Carolina led 16-2 at the half.
The Tar Heels added six more goals in the third quarter to extend their lead.
Ward tallied her second goal of the game with 12:04 remaining in regulation.
Kenny now leads the Seminoles in points (14) and goals (12) this season, while Ward's two-goal performance brings her total to seven on the year.
The Seminoles will remain on the road to play Louisville on Wednesday at UofL Lacrosse Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. First draw is set for 12 p.m.
For more information on the Florida State lacrosse program, check Seminoles.com and follow us on social media at FSU_WLax (IG and X) and Florida State Women's Lacrosse (FB).
North Carolina controlled the first half, scoring nine goals in the first quarter and seven goals in the second.
With 1:18 to play in the first, Meg Kenny scored the first goal of the game for FSU, drawing a foul to earn a free position shot and scoring her team-leading 12th goal of the season. Five minutes into the second quarter, Lydia Ward drove into the 8-meter arc and drew a foul. Ward would take advantage of her free position attempt and score. North Carolina led 16-2 at the half.
The Tar Heels added six more goals in the third quarter to extend their lead.
Ward tallied her second goal of the game with 12:04 remaining in regulation.
Kenny now leads the Seminoles in points (14) and goals (12) this season, while Ward's two-goal performance brings her total to seven on the year.
The Seminoles will remain on the road to play Louisville on Wednesday at UofL Lacrosse Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. First draw is set for 12 p.m.
For more information on the Florida State lacrosse program, check Seminoles.com and follow us on social media at FSU_WLax (IG and X) and Florida State Women's Lacrosse (FB).
Team Stats
FLORIDA
NORTH CA
Shots
11
34
Turnovers
10
9
Caused Turnovers
3
8
Draw Controls
8
22
Free-Position Shots
3
5
Ground Balls
6
8
Game Leaders
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
0
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-60
GB
0
CT
0
G
0
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-60
GB
1
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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