Temple University Athletics
Tuesday, March 4
Chapel Hill, NC
5:00 PM
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Owls Travel to Chapel HIll to Face No. 2 UNC
3.3.25 | Women's Lacrosse
PHILADELPHIA - Temple women's lacrosse will travel to North Carolina to face the No. 2 UNC Tar Heels on Tuesday, March 4, at Dorrance Field. The Owls will look to get into the win column following an 11-9 loss to UMBC on Saturday.
News in the Nest
- Against UMBC, Emily Liberio recorded her first career hat trick, scoring three goals. Erin King also tied her career-high in goals with a hat trick in the game.
- Sabrina Martin has netted three goals this season, including two on Saturday, while Lily Caravela scored her second goal of the season against UMBC.
- The Owls rank 17th in the nation in save percentage (50%), following Taylor Grollman's 18-save performance on Saturday. Grollman ranks fifth in the country in total saves with 63 and third in saves per game with 12.60.
- Martin and Kat Belinski are both ranked in the top 25 in the nation for ground balls per game. Martin averages 3.20 per game, while Belinski averages 3.0.
Scouting the Tar Heels
- No. 2 UNC boasts the second-best scoring defense in the country, allowing only 4.8 goals per game. The Tar Heels also have a save percentage of 59.3%, which ranks second in the nation.
- UNC's offense is equally impressive, ranking in the top five nationally in several categories: third in shots per game, sixth in shots on goal per game, and fourth in scoring offense.
- The Tar Heels have secured three ranked wins this season: a 14-2 victory over No. 18 James Madison, a 14-9 win over No. 5 Florida, and a 16-8 win over No. 4 Syracuse.
- Through five games, Carolina has outscored its opponents 87-24, outshooting them 189-95, and has yet to allow double-digit goals.
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