The UAlbany men's lacrosse team was decisively defeated by No. 3 North Carolina, losing 24-6 in the NCAA Tournament First Round. The Tar Heels dominated early with a three-goal run within the first minute, and UAlbany struggled to recover despite two goals each from Ryan Doherty and Alex Pfeiffer. The game highlights a disappointing end to UAlbany's season, despite achieving their 12th America East title this year.

By the Numbers
  • Final Score: UAlbany 6, North Carolina 24
  • UAlbany's Ryan Doherty and Alex Pfeiffer each scored two goals, with Doherty adding an assist for three total points.
State of Play
  • UAlbany finished the season with an 11-6 record and 6-0 in conference play.
  • The team secured its 12th America East title and 13th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history.
What's Next

With the season concluded, UAlbany will focus on rebuilding and preparing for the next year, aiming to build on their successful campaign.

Bottom Line

This loss marks a stark end to an otherwise successful season for UAlbany, showcasing a need for improvement against top-ranked teams in the future.