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UNC Women's Lacrosse standout up for prestigious award
TL;DR
Chloe Humphrey, a standout attacker for UNC Women's Lacrosse, is a finalist for the Tewaaraton Award for the second consecutive year. She leads the nation in goals and points, showcasing her exceptional performance this season.
Key points
- Chloe Humphrey is a finalist for the Tewaaraton Award.
- She leads the nation in goals and points this season.
- Humphrey won the Tewaaraton and Honda Sport Award last season.
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North Carolina attacker Chloe Humphrey has been named one of five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award for the second straight year, giving her a chance to win the prestigious honor in consecutive seasons, the Tewaaraton Foundation announced Tuesday.
The Tewaaraton Award, considered the preeminent honor in college lacrosse, is presented annually to the top male and female players in the United States. Selection committees made up of leading college coaches are appointed each year by the Tewaaraton Foundation.
Humphrey, who won both the Tewaaraton and the Honda Sport Award for lacrosse last season, is in the midst of another outstanding year. She leads the nation in goals, with 92, and points, with 133, and her 41 assists are tied for 20th nationally.
The ACC attacker of the year, Humphrey also earned first-team All-ACC and ACC tournament MVP honors while helping North Carolina capture both the ACC regular-season and tournament titles.
For her career, Humphrey ranks fourth on UNC’s all-time points list with 251. Her 182 goals are sixth in program history, and her 69 assists rank 10th. She is also a regular with the U.S. national team and is slated to compete at the world championships this summer.
Humphrey and the Tar Heels enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 overall seed. North Carolina will face the winner of Clemson and Davidson on Sunday at noon at Dorrance Field.
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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Women's Lacrosse: Women’s LAX star named Tewaaraton Award finalist again
Q&A
Who is Chloe Humphrey and why is she a Tewaaraton Award finalist?
Chloe Humphrey is a UNC Women's Lacrosse attacker recognized as a finalist for the Tewaaraton Award due to her outstanding performance, including leading the nation in goals and points.
What are the criteria for the Tewaaraton Award?
The Tewaaraton Award is given annually to the top male and female college lacrosse players in the U.S., based on performance evaluated by selection committees of leading college coaches.
What achievements has Chloe Humphrey accomplished this season?
This season, Chloe Humphrey has scored 92 goals, recorded 133 points, and earned accolades such as ACC attacker of the year and first-team All-ACC honors.
