In his first career start, North Carolina goalie Caton Johnson made an impressive 21 saves to fuel a 10-8 upset victory over then-No. 5 Duke on Saturday. He anchored a defense that held the fifth-ranked Blue Devils scoreless over the final 17:50. 

His save total, which included nine in the fourth quarter, set a new UNC freshman record, making him the Warrior/US Lacrosse Player of the Week. It was the most saves by a UNC goalkeeper since Kieran Burke had 21 saves against Harvard on March 17, 2015 in a 15-10 Tar Heels victory. 

Prior to Saturday's performance, Johnson had only played eight minutes this season.

TAR HEELS TOPPLE DUKE.

Caton Johnson makes 21 SAVES in his first career start to lead @UNCMensLacrosse to the 10-8 win over @DukeMLAX. pic.twitter.com/cmgUm3Hzwl

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) March 30, 2019

The Warrior/US Lacrosse Player of the Week, selected by US Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors, recognizes the top performers in Division I men’s lacrosse throughout the season.

Previous winners:

• Kieran Mullins, Rutgers

• Matthew Pedicine, Hobart

• Patrick Burkinshaw, Virginia

• Brian Willetts, Notre Dame

• Grant Ament, Penn State

• Logan Wisnauskas, Maryland