FIGHTING IRISH FIND THEIR GROOVE! No. 7 Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse Team Dominates Michigan, 19-7, Ahead of Showdown with No. 8 Duke
South Bend, IN – The No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s lacrosse team is back on track after a dominating 19-7 victory over the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday afternoon. The win marked a much-needed bounce-back performance for the Irish, who had dropped two straight games prior to the matchup.
*CHRIS KAVANAGH LEADS THE CHARGE*
Chris Kavanagh was the star of the show for the Fighting Irish, tallying four goals and three assists for a total of seven points. Kavanagh’s impressive performance was complemented by a balanced attack from the Irish, with five players scoring multiple goals.
“I’m proud of our guys for responding after a tough couple of games,” said Notre Dame Head Coach Kevin Corrigan. “We played a complete game today, and it was great to see our offense clicking on all cylinders.”
*IRISH DEFENSE SHINES*
The Notre Dame defense was equally impressive, holding the Wolverines to just seven goals. The Irish also dominated the face-off circle, winning 22 of 29 draws.
“We knew Michigan was a talented team, but our defense was up to the task,” said Corrigan. “We’re excited to build on this momentum as we head into our next game.”
*LOOKING AHEAD TO NO. 8 DUKE*
The Fighting Irish will have a weekend off before hosting No. 8 Duke on March 29. The matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams vying for position in the national rankings.
“We’re looking forward to the challenge of playing Duke,” said Corrigan. “We’ll need to be at our best, but we’re confident in our abilities.”
*GAME STATS*
– Goals: Chris Kavanagh (4), Will Angrick (2), Devon McLane (2), Jake Taylor (2), Will Maheras (2)
– Assists: Chris Kavanagh (3), Will Angrick (2)
– Face-off wins: Notre Dame (22-29)
– Ground balls: Notre Dame (34-26)
The No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s lacrosse team will look to carry their momentum into the matchup with No. 8 Duke on March 29.
