Roy Cooper Honors National Champion UNC Women’s Lacrosse Team

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hosted the UNC women’s lacrosse team Monday afternoon in Raleigh and honored them for winning the 2022 national championship. The Tar Heels went a perfect 22-0 on their way to a third title in program history.

“This Tar Heel team showed an amazing never-say-die determination in their run to the NCAA National Women’s Lacrosse Championship,” Cooper said. “Coach [Jenny] Levy and her team deserve high praise, and I’m proud to give them this special recognition today.”

The University of National Champions! Today, Gov. Cooper honored the @uncwlax team on winning the 2022 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse National Championship. This is the team's 3rd national title, and they finished the season undefeated with a record of 22-0. pic.twitter.com/iwYyY7PxQf

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) September 26, 2022

“What an honor it is to be able to visit the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate our team’s remarkable season,” Levy said. “We’re extremely grateful to Governor Roy Cooper and his staff for making this such a special, memorable occasion for us.”

During the event, Cooper officially proclaimed September 26 as a day in recognition of the team. Other attendees of the ceremony included UNC chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, athletic director Bubba Cunningham and middle school and high school lacrosse teams from across the state.

The women’s lacrosse team also spent the day touring the North Carolina Museum of History and the North Carolina House Chamber in Raleigh.

It was wonderful having the UNC Women's Lacrosse Team (@uncwlax) visit the North Carolina Museum of History today! 🥍

They won the 2022 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse National Championship. It was the team's 3rd national title, as they finished the season undefeated w/ a record of 22-0! pic.twitter.com/9tC5a6feB5

— NC Museum of History (@NCmuseumhistory) September 26, 2022

Thank you to @NCHouseSpeaker Tim Moore for welcoming the @uncwlax team to the House chamber today! pic.twitter.com/G3PTcy7Yni

— Kevin Guskiewicz (@KevinGuskiewicz) September 27, 2022

Almost a fake forehead selfie for ⁦@uncwlax⁩ pic.twitter.com/fkDe5leTVr

— Bubba Cunningham (@BubbaUNC) September 26, 2022

Featured image via Governor Roy Cooper on Twitter

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