A 4-1 run in the second half of Sunday’s top-five women’s lacrosse showdown in South Bend between No. 4 Notre Dame and No. 5 UNC guided the Fighting Irish to a 9-7 victory over the Tar Heels.

With the win, Notre Dame moved to 10-2 overall this season with a 3-1 mark in the ACC. UNC, meanwhile, fell to 9-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

Katie Hoeg was the Tar Heels’ top offensive performer with a goal and four assists, while Jamie Ortega added two goals and an assist of her own.

UNC recovered from a 4-3 halftime deficit to take a 6-5 lead with just over 12 minutes remaining, before Notre Dame rallied for the comeback victory.

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The Tar Heels will look to get back into the win column in their next game, which is on the road at Louisville on April 6 at noon.

 

 

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