The Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team’s quest for a third consecutive national title ended in the NCAA quarterfinals against Penn State. The Irish lost 14-12 to the Nittany Lions at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.
Game Summary
- Halftime Lead: Notre Dame led 8-3 at halftime.
- Penn State Comeback: The Nittany Lions staged a remarkable comeback, scoring eight consecutive goals after trailing by six points late in the third quarter.
- Key Player: Matt Traynor was instrumental in the turnaround, scoring six goals and assisting on one other goal. He also collected four ground balls and caused two turnovers.
Contributions
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Penn State:
- Ethan Long: 3 goals
- Kyle Lehman: 3 goals
- Five of their seven second-half scores came from Long or Lehman.
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Notre Dame:
- Devon McLane: 3 goals, 2 assists
- Chris Kavanagh: 3 goals, 2 assists
- Thomas Ricciardelli made ten saves but could not prevent the defeat.
Post-Game Insights
- Upset Victory: Penn State’s win marked a significant upset over a top-ranked opponent and sets up an intriguing matchup with another contender in the tournament.
- Coach’s Remarks: Head coach Jeff Tambroni stated, "I think we were really focused on our own game plan today," after advancing to face either Johns Hopkins or Virginia Tech next weekend.
- Shooting Statistics: Penn State outshot Notre Dame 34-29 and held them to a shooting percentage below .300 (34% vs. 29.4%).
Conclusion
Despite being ranked in the nation’s top five throughout much of the season, Notre Dame fell short once again. The team now looks ahead to potential rematches in the tournament, depending on how the brackets unfold.
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