Late Rally Lifts Northwestern Past Women's Lacrosse, 14-11, In NCAA Final

Northwestern defeated North Carolina 14-11 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship on Sunday. The Wildcats mounted a dominant late comeback, outscoring the Tar Heels 5-0 in the fourth quarter to secure the title. The loss ends North Carolina's tournament run after the Tar Heels had won their previous two matchups against Northwestern during the regular season.