Top-ranked Princeton dismantled No. 2 Notre Dame 16-9, using a relentless offensive barrage to seize control and never let go. The Tigers' attack was simply unstoppable, pouring in goals at a pace Notre Dame's defense had no answer for.
The seven-goal margin tells the story of a game where Princeton's firepower overwhelmed every adjustment the Irish attempted. At 17-2, the Tigers cemented their standing as the nation's premier program, while Notre Dame closes the year at 13-3.
For Princeton, this is a statement victory that echoes into next season — the Tigers return as the hunted, the undisputed standard-bearer in college lacrosse.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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