In their regular-season finale, the No. 20 Duke women's lacrosse team set a new single-season assist record through redshirt junior Eva Pronti but ultimately fell to No. 1 North Carolina, 11-5. Duke started strong, leading 5-3 at halftime, but North Carolina dominated the second half with an 8-0 scoring run. Notable offensive contributions came from Pronti with two assists, while teammates Ava Biancardi and Avery Doran each scored twice. Duke's solid defense included two caused turnovers from Caitlin Barrett and Amanda Paci, but the team couldn't maintain their lead. This loss brings Duke's record to 9-7 overall, while North Carolina improves to 13-1.

By the Numbers
  • Eva Pronti set a new Duke single-season record with 50 assists, surpassing her own previous record of 49.
  • Duke held a 5-3 lead at halftime before being outscored 8-0 in the second half.
State of Play
  • Duke's overall record is now 9-7, and they finished 5-5 in ACC play.
  • North Carolina maintains a commanding 31-14 all-time series lead over Duke.
What's Next

Duke prepares for the 2026 ACC Championships scheduled for April 22-26 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, aiming to rebound after this final regular-season loss.

Bottom Line

Despite the setback against North Carolina, Eva Pronti's record-setting season signifies progress for Duke women's lacrosse as they head into the postseason with renewed focus and determination.