Top-ranked Princeton dismantled No. 2 Notre Dame 16-9 on Saturday, turning a marquee matchup into a statement rout. The Tigers improved to 17-2 while handing the Irish just their third loss of the season.
Princeton's offense was relentless, piling up 16 goals against an Irish defense that had carried Notre Dame to a 13-2 record entering the day. The margin told the story — the Tigers created separation and never let the nation's second-ranked team back in it.
For Princeton, the result confirms everything the No. 1 ranking suggested: this is a team peaking at the right time, with the firepower to match anyone in the country. For Notre Dame, a 13-3 campaign still holds promise, but the Irish now face a quick turnaround and hard questions before the next time they take the field.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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