Current:Home > NewsNotre Dame repeats as NCAA men's lacrosse tournament champions after dominating Maryland -Dynamic Wealth Solutions
Notre Dame repeats as NCAA men's lacrosse tournament champions after dominating Maryland
View
Date:2025-04-16 14:48:16
PHILADELPHIA – A championship delayed was not a championship denied for Notre Dame, as the Fighting Irish claimed their second consecutive men’s lacrosse title.
Top-seeded Notre Dame (16-1) overwhelmed No. 7 Maryland 15-5 before a Memorial Day crowd of 31,479 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Terrapins (11-6) were seeking their second title in three years but had no answers for the Kavanagh brothers for Notre Dame.
The game started a couple of hours later than its rescheduled noon face-off time due to stormy weather in the Philadelphia area. It looked as though the wait would be worth it as the teams exchanged scores for the opening nine minutes. Maryland jumped out to a 2-0 early, and a goal by the Terrapins’ Jack Koras with 6:06 left in the first quarter tied the contest at 3-3. But the Fighting Irish notched the game’s next seven tallies, effectively putting it away before halftime.
Chris Kavanagh was named the tournament’s most outstanding player. He paced the Notre Dame onslaught with a game-high five goals in the final, with three in succession during the decisive second quarter. Pat Kavanagh notched six assists, including a couple setting up his younger brother, as he passed 300 career points in his final game.
“He’s been my best friend my entire life,” Pat Kavanagh said. “To do this the last three years and win back-to-back championships with my little brother is fantastic.”
The brothers were hardly alone, however, as all three of Notre Dame’s offensive midfield units contributed points. Liam Entenmann, a Tewaaraton finalist along with Pat Kavanagh, backed the stingy Irish defense with 16 saves. The Terrapins didn’t help their cause with 16 turnovers.
Monday’s performance was the culmination of one of the most dominant title runs in the sport’s modern era. Since the field expanded to 16, the Irish became the first team to win all four of its tournament games by five goals or more. Notre Dame's only loss this season was to Georgetown in overtime on Feb. 25 before winning its final 14 games.
Maryland falls to 4-12 all-time in championship games. Daniel Kelly led the Terrapins with two goals.
"Someone said Notre Dame had 11 All-Americans," Maryland coach John Tillman said. "It felt like it. They are worthy champions."
veryGood! (867)
Related
- Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie return for an 'Encore,' reminisce about 'The Simple Life'
- Todd Golden to continue as Florida basketball coach despite sexual harassment probe
- Pete Rose fans say final goodbye at 14-hour visitation in Cincinnati
- QTM Community Introduce
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Northern Taurid meteor shower hits peak activity this week: When and where to watch
- Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid Enjoy a Broadway Date Night and All that Jazz
- Miami Marlins hiring Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as manager
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Northern Taurid meteor shower hits peak activity this week: When and where to watch
Ranking
- The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
- Fire crews gain greater control over destructive Southern California wildfire
- New 'Yellowstone' is here: Season 5 Part 2 premiere date, time, where to watch
- Taylor Swift's Mom Andrea Gives Sweet Nod to Travis Kelce at Chiefs Game
- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow owns a $3 million Batmobile Tumbler
- 'Yellowstone's powerful opening: What happened to Kevin Costner's John Dutton?
- Tennessee fugitive accused of killing a man and lying about a bear chase is caught in South Carolina
- Is Veterans Day a federal holiday? Here's what to know for November 11
Recommendation
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
Wisconsin’s high court to hear oral arguments on whether an 1849 abortion ban remains valid
Lane Kiffin puts heat on CFP bracket after Ole Miss pounds Georgia. So, who's left out?
One person is dead after a shooting at Tuskegee University
Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
Chiefs block last-second field goal to save unbeaten record, beat Broncos
Pete Rose fans say final goodbye at 14-hour visitation in Cincinnati
Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades