UNC women’s lacrosse defeated James Madison 14-9 at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.

Carolina Wakefield (6) is introduced with the starters as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Carolina Wakefield (6) is introduced with the starters as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) looks for an open pass as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) looks for an open pass as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) drops back on defense after a turnover as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) drops back on defense after a turnover as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
A scrum of players searches for the loose ball as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
A scrum of players searches for the loose ball as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kayla Wood (11) searches for the ball after the start of a new play as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kayla Wood (11) searches for the ball after the start of a new play as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ally Mastroianni (12) runs downfield with the ball as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ally Mastroianni (12) runs downfield with the ball as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) attempts to get past a defender as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) attempts to get past a defender as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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Kayla Wood (11) gathers a loose ball as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kayla Wood (11) gathers a loose ball as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caitlyn Wurzburger (13) takes an off-balance shot on goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caitlyn Wurzburger (13) takes an off-balance shot on goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caitlyn Wurzburger (13) celebrates after scoring a goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caitlyn Wurzburger (13) celebrates after scoring a goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) takes a shot on goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) takes a shot on goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kerrigan Miller (18) celebrates after scoring a goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kerrigan Miller (18) celebrates after scoring a goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) takes a shot on goal after a penalty as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) takes a shot on goal after a penalty as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ally Mastroianni (12) locks down an attacker while on defense as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ally Mastroianni (12) locks down an attacker while on defense as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Taylor Moreno (30) makes a save in goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Taylor Moreno (30) makes a save in goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Taylor Moreno (30) watches as a JMU shot is scored as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Taylor Moreno (30) watches as a JMU shot is scored as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) has the ball stripped away as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) has the ball stripped away as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) calls out instructions to her teammates as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) calls out instructions to her teammates as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caitlyn Wurzburger (13) drops back to help on defense as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caitlyn Wurzburger (13) drops back to help on defense as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ally Mastroianni (21) leaps to gather the loose ball after a draw as UNC women's lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ally Mastroianni (21) leaps to gather the loose ball after a draw as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on JMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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