Women's Lacrosse NCAA ACCtion: Sunday, May 24
North Carolina falls in national final.
Jenn Russell had a two goals and an assist during North Carolina's 21-7 loss to Northwestern.

Jenn Russell had a two goals and an assist during North Carolina's 21-7 loss to Northwestern.

May 24, 2009

Northwestern Downs Tar Heels, 21-7, For Fifth Consecutive NCAA Title
Northwestern scored 10 consecutive first-half goals and set a new NCAA championship-game record for goals scored as it defeated North Carolina, 21-7, on Sunday evening at Unitas Stadium to win its fifth consecutive NCAA championship in women's lacrosse. NU led, 4-2, with 19:24 left in the first half before the Wildcats scored their 10 straight goals.

Carolina was making its first appearance in the NCAA championship game in its fourth Final Four trip. With the victory, Northwestern finishes the season with a 23-0 record. UNC ends the 2009 campaign at 16-5. The Tar Heels' national runner-up finish was the best in school history.

Northwestern set new NCAA championship-game records for most goals in a game (21) and a half (15 in the first half). Wildcats held Carolina scoreless for nearly 18 minutes during their 10-0 run and scored their 15 first-half goals on 17 shots.