For the first time in program history, Notre Dame men’s lacrosse can call themselves national champions. The Irish, who twice reached the championship game previously and both times fell to Duke, jumped out to a 6-1 halftime advantage Monday.
Duke roared back as great teams tend to do though and things were tied at seven in the third quarter. From there the Irish put the clamps down defensively and the pressure on offensively, outscoring the Blue Devils 6-2 the rest of the way.
Eric Dobson, Jake Taylor, Quinn McCahon, Chris Kavanagh, Jefferey Ricciardelli, and Brian Tevlin each scored twice for the victorious Irish while Jack Simmons scored the other goal. Liam Entenmann was again outstanding in goal, stopping nine of 18 Duke shots.
Check out the best photos from the game and the immediate celebration afterwards below!