**Ashley Humphrey Breaks NCAA Career Assists Record as No. 1 UNC Advances to 14th Final Four**
In a historic night for **North Carolina women’s lacrosse**, **Ashley Humphrey** cemented her legacy by breaking the **NCAA career assists record**, delivering five crucial assists in UNC’s **dominant 19-10 victory over Princeton**. The win secured the **undefeated Tar Heels’ 14th trip to the Final Four**, further solidifying their status as a powerhouse in collegiate lacrosse.
### **A Record-Breaking Performance**
Entering the game, Humphrey needed **two assists** to surpass the previous NCAA career record of **246 assists**, held by **Kylie Ohlmiller**. She wasted no time making history, registering her record-tying assist in the **second quarter** with a perfectly placed pass to **Caroline Godine**.
Then, in the **third quarter**, Humphrey delivered the moment everyone had been waiting for. Positioned at **X behind the net**, she faked a drive, then dished the ball back to **Godine**, who fired it into the back of the net. As the crowd erupted, Godine pointed at Humphrey, acknowledging the **historic milestone**—her **247th career assist**, officially making her the **NCAA’s all-time leader in assists** [A](https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/north+carolina+is+headed+to+boston%2c+ashley+humphrey+break+ncaa+career+assist+record/65332?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVXp4ZEN2MUdWNmI5Q1FLQWNKTVFaIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lmluc2lkZWxhY3Jvc3NlLmNvbVwvYXJ0aWNsZVwvbm9ydGgrY2Fyb2xpbmEraXMraGVhZGVkK3RvK2Jvc3RvbiUyYythc2hsZXkraHVtcGhyZXkrYnJlYWsrbmNhYStjYXJlZXIrYXNzaXN0K3JlY29yZFwvNjUzMzIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/college/women/ashley-humphrey-breaks-assist-record-unc-beats-princeton?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVXp4ZEN2MUdWNmI5Q1FLQWNKTVFaIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LnVzYWxhY3Jvc3NlLmNvbVwvbWFnYXppbmVcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL3dvbWVuXC9hc2hsZXktaHVtcGhyZXktYnJlYWtzLWFzc2lzdC1yZWNvcmQtdW5jLWJlYXRzLXByaW5jZXRvbiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6IkRSWk0yTHd4bnQxNmZLVjVIeHpRRSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [C](https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/05/sports-womens-lacrosse-ncaa-quarterfinals-princeton-side-may-2025?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVXp4ZEN2MUdWNmI5Q1FLQWNKTVFaIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmRhaWx5dGFyaGVlbC5jb21cL2FydGljbGVcLzIwMjVcLzA1XC9zcG9ydHMtd29tZW5zLWxhY3Jvc3NlLW5jYWEtcXVhcnRlcmZpbmFscy1wcmluY2V0b24tc2lkZS1tYXktMjAyNSIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6IkRSWk0yTHd4bnQxNmZLVjVIeHpRRSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **UNC’s Dominance Against Princeton**
While Humphrey’s record-breaking night was the headline, UNC’s overall performance was equally impressive. The Tar Heels **controlled the game from start to finish**, using an **8-0 scoring run** in the first half to take command.
**Eliza Osburn, Chloe Humphrey, and Marissa White** led the offensive charge, each contributing multiple goals. Princeton attempted to slow down UNC’s attack by **face-guarding Humphrey**, but the Tar Heels adjusted seamlessly, finding ways to capitalize on their offensive possessions [A](https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/north+carolina+is+headed+to+boston%2c+ashley+humphrey+break+ncaa+career+assist+record/65332?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuaW5zaWRlbGFjcm9zc2UuY29tXC9hcnRpY2xlXC9ub3J0aCtjYXJvbGluYStpcytoZWFkZWQrdG8rYm9zdG9uJTJjK2FzaGxleStodW1waHJleSticmVhaytuY2FhK2NhcmVlcithc3Npc3QrcmVjb3JkXC82NTMzMiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJVenhkQ3YxR1Y2YjlDUUtBY0pNUVoifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/college/women/ashley-humphrey-breaks-assist-record-unc-beats-princeton?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVXp4ZEN2MUdWNmI5Q1FLQWNKTVFaIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LnVzYWxhY3Jvc3NlLmNvbVwvbWFnYXppbmVcL2NvbGxlZ2VcL3dvbWVuXC9hc2hsZXktaHVtcGhyZXktYnJlYWtzLWFzc2lzdC1yZWNvcmQtdW5jLWJlYXRzLXByaW5jZXRvbiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6IkRSWk0yTHd4bnQxNmZLVjVIeHpRRSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Defensively, **Betty Nelson** stood tall in goal, making key saves to prevent Princeton from gaining momentum. UNC’s ability to **pressure, force turnovers, and convert opportunities** ensured their path to the Final Four remained clear [A](https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/north+carolina+is+headed+to+boston%2c+ashley+humphrey+break+ncaa+career+assist+record/65332?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuaW5zaWRlbGFjcm9zc2UuY29tXC9hcnRpY2xlXC9ub3J0aCtjYXJvbGluYStpcytoZWFkZWQrdG8rYm9zdG9uJTJjK2FzaGxleStodW1waHJleSticmVhaytuY2FhK2NhcmVlcithc3Npc3QrcmVjb3JkXC82NTMzMiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJVenhkQ3YxR1Y2YjlDUUtBY0pNUVoifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [C](https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/05/sports-womens-lacrosse-ncaa-quarterfinals-princeton-side-may-2025?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJEUlpNMkx3eG50MTZmS1Y1SHh6UUUiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVXp4ZEN2MUdWNmI5Q1FLQWNKTVFaIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmRhaWx5dGFyaGVlbC5jb21cL2FydGljbGVcLzIwMjVcLzA1XC9zcG9ydHMtd29tZW5zLWxhY3Jvc3NlLW5jYWEtcXVhcnRlcmZpbmFscy1wcmluY2V0b24tc2lkZS1tYXktMjAyNSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Humphrey’s Legacy and Impact**
Humphrey’s achievement is more than just a record—it’s a testament to her **vision, precision, and leadership** on the field. Her ability to **create scoring opportunities** has been a defining trait throughout her career, and her teammates have thrived because of it.
Reflecting on her milestone, Humphrey humbly stated, **“Assists are just passes until they get put in the back of the net. I’ve been really lucky to have great finishers around me, especially at a place like Carolina.”** Her words highlight the **team-first mentality** that has made UNC such a dominant force [B](https://www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/college/women/ashley-humphrey-breaks-assist-record-unc-beats-princeton?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cudXNhbGFjcm9zc2UuY29tXC9tYWdhemluZVwvY29sbGVnZVwvd29tZW5cL2FzaGxleS1odW1waHJleS1icmVha3MtYXNzaXN0LXJlY29yZC11bmMtYmVhdHMtcHJpbmNldG9uIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiRFJaTTJMd3hudDE2ZktWNUh4elFFIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6IlV6eGRDdjFHVjZiOUNRS0FjSk1RWiJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [C](https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/05/sports-womens-lacrosse-ncaa-quarterfinals-princeton-side-may-2025?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVXp4ZEN2MUdWNmI5Q1FLQWNKTVFaIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmRhaWx5dGFyaGVlbC5jb21cL2FydGljbGVcLzIwMjVcLzA1XC9zcG9ydHMtd29tZW5zLWxhY3Jvc3NlLW5jYWEtcXVhcnRlcmZpbmFscy1wcmluY2V0b24tc2lkZS1tYXktMjAyNSIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6IkRSWk0yTHd4bnQxNmZLVjVIeHpRRSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Looking Ahead to the Final Four**
With UNC now **20-0** on the season, they head into the **NCAA semifinals** with momentum and confidence. Their next challenge will be against **No. 4 Florida**, a team eager to dethrone the Tar Heels.
As Humphrey continues to lead the charge, UNC’s quest for another **national championship** remains within reach. One thing is certain—her name will forever be etched in **NCAA history**, and her impact on the game will be felt for years to come.
**UNC is unstoppable, and Ashley Humphrey is officially the Queen of Assists 
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