Top-ranked Princeton dismantled No. 2 Notre Dame 16-9, using a relentless offensive surge to turn a marquee matchup into a rout. The Tigers improved to 17-2 while handing the Fighting Irish their third loss of the season against 13 wins.
Princeton's attack overwhelmed Notre Dame from start to finish, piling on goals and leaving the Irish chasing the entire afternoon. A seven-goal margin against a fellow top-two program underscores just how complete this Princeton performance was — elite execution on both ends of the field against the best competition the schedule offers.
For the Tigers, this is the kind of authoritative win that sends a message to the rest of the field: Princeton isn't just holding the No. 1 ranking, it's defending it. As the postseason picture sharpens, every opponent now knows the road runs through a team playing its best lacrosse at exactly the right time.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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