Attackman Marcus Holman scored with 2 minutes and 31 seconds left in the game to push North Carolina's game lead to three goals, and the Tar Heels were able to hang on as No. 3 North Carolina defeated No. 5 Maryland, 9-7, today in a key Atlantic Coast Conference game. Both teams were 1-0 entering the game.
This was the first win for the Tar Heels over Maryland here in Chapel Hill since 1996. Grant Catalino scored for Maryland with 17 second remaining.