Jamie Ortega (3) is introduced with the starting lineup as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) is introduced with the starting lineup as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caroline Wakefield (6) is introduced with the starting lineup as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caroline Wakefield (6) is introduced with the starting lineup as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emily Nalls (1) fights for the opening face-off as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Emily Nalls (1) fights for the opening face-off as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Scottie Rose Growney (15) looks for an open pass behind the goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Scottie Rose Growney (15) looks for an open pass behind the goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Marisa DiVietro (27) controls a loose ball as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Marisa DiVietro (27) controls a loose ball as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) takes a shot on goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) takes a shot on goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) runs downfield with the ball as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) runs downfield with the ball as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ally Mastroianni (12) controls a loose ball as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ally Mastroianni (12) controls a loose ball as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) takes a shot on goal while being pressured by Louisville's defense as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) takes a shot on goal while being pressured by Louisville’s defense as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Carolina Wakefield (6) sprints downfield with the ball as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Carolina Wakefield (6) sprints downfield with the ball as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) is pressured by Louisville's defense as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Hoeg (8) is pressured by Louisville’s defense as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) looks for an open pass on offense as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jamie Ortega (3) looks for an open pass on offense as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Julia Dorsey (4) attempts to get past Louisville's defense as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Julia Dorsey (4) attempts to get past Louisville’s defense as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Scottie Rose Growney (15) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal as UNC women's lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Scottie Rose Growney (15) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal as UNC women’s lacrosse takes on Louisville at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Thursday, March 5. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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