Notre Dame fell just short in its bid to reach the College World Series. However, that doesn’t mean Irish fans didn’t appreciate everything that made this season so special. Returning to campus after their super-regional loss to Mississippi State, the Irish received a hero’s welcome from many fans who wanted to show their appreciation. Coach Link Jarrett was among those who gladly accepted the love being thrown in his team’s direction:
Welcome home, @NDBaseball.
Our #NDFamily welcomed Coach Jarrett and the Irish back to campus after a season of baseball we’ll never forget. ☘️💚#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/IBWMPjJoLL
— The Fighting Irish 😷 (@FightingIrish) June 15, 2021
Notre Dame finished the season with a 34-13 record. It included a perfect 3-0 in the South Bend Regional of the NCAA Tournament in which they outscored Central Michigan and UConn, 50-5. The Irish won the ACC Atlantic Division championship, and Jarrett was named the conference’s coach of the year in his first full season at the helm.
Now begins an offseason in which Notre Dame will continue to work toward its goal of making its first College World Series since 2002 and third in program history. While it will tough to be top a season like this, it’s all part of the challenge.