Top-ranked Princeton dismantled #2 Notre Dame 16-9, turning a marquee matchup into a statement rout. The Tigers' offense overwhelmed the Irish from start to finish, piling up 16 goals and leaving no doubt about who owns the throne right now.
Princeton improved to 17-2 with the win, extending their dominance and reinforcing why they sit at #1. Notre Dame, now 13-3, couldn't find answers for the Tigers' relentless pressure and offensive depth. A seven-goal margin against the nation's second-ranked team is the kind of result that shifts the conversation around title favorites.
For Princeton, this is a resume-defining performance that cements their status as the team to beat. For Notre Dame, the focus turns to regrouping and finding the form that made them a contender — because the road to a championship still runs through Princeton.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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