Top-ranked Princeton captured the title with a decisive 16-9 victory over #2 Notre Dame, powered by an offense that simply couldn't be contained. The Tigers' 17th win of the season was their most complete performance when it mattered most — a relentless attacking display that overwhelmed the Fighting Irish from start to finish.
Notre Dame, which entered at 13-3, had no answer for Princeton's firepower. The Tigers' offense operated with precision and pace, building a lead that grew wider as the game wore on. Every time the Fighting Irish threatened to climb back in, Princeton punched right back.
For Princeton, the win cements a 17-2 campaign that ends with the ultimate prize and establishes the Tigers as the clear standard in college lacrosse. For Notre Dame, a 13-3 season falls just short — and the offseason begins with one question: what does it take to close the gap on the team sitting above everyone else?
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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