Top-ranked Princeton dismantled No. 2 Notre Dame 16-9, using a relentless offensive onslaught to secure a commanding seven-goal victory and improve to 17-2 on the season. The Tigers' attack simply overwhelmed a Notre Dame defense that had been elite all year, with Princeton's scoring depth proving to be the decisive difference between two of the sport's premier programs.
The Fighting Irish, who finish at 13-3, had no answer for the Tigers' offensive rhythm. Princeton's ability to generate consistent pressure and convert in bunches created separation that Notre Dame could never close. A nine-goal output from the Irish — well below what their season standard demands — tells the story of a day where Princeton dictated terms on both ends.
For Princeton, this is the kind of performance that validates a No. 1 ranking and sends a message to the rest of the field: the road to a title runs through New Jersey.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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