No. 16/19 Army West Point men's lacrosse narrowly lost to No. 5 North Carolina, 12-11, in a hard-fought game. Despite leading early, the Black Knights struggled to maintain momentum against the Tar Heels, who capitalized on home-field advantage. Hill Plunkett shone for Army with three goals while senior goalkeeper Sean Byrne tallied 17 saves. The game featured back-and-forth scoring, but Army's late push wasn't enough to overcome UNC's defense.

By the Numbers
  • Army scored 11 goals, with Hill Plunkett netting three and Brayden Fountain, and Evan Plunkett scoring two each.
  • Sean Byrne achieved 17 saves, marking his 11th consecutive game with double-digit saves.
State of Play
  • Army is now 6-2 overall and 1-2 in the Patriot League.
  • The Black Knights' next game is against Lehigh on March 28, celebrating Firstie Day.
What's Next

Army will look to bounce back in their upcoming home game against Lehigh. They will aim to leverage the momentum from their hard-fought performance against a top-ranked team.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, Army showcased resilience and strong individual performances, notably from Plunkett and Byrne. Continuing to build on this effort will be crucial as they face upcoming Patriot League challenges.