Top-ranked Princeton dominated No. 2 Notre Dame 16-9, using a relentless offensive barrage to turn a marquee matchup into a runaway. The Tigers' 16-goal outpouring against one of the sport's stingiest defenses was the story — Princeton simply overwhelmed the Fighting Irish from start to finish, leaving no window for a comeback.
For Notre Dame, a 13-3 campaign ends at the hands of a team that looked every bit the part of No. 1. The Irish managed nine goals but could never string together the runs needed to threaten Princeton's cushion. The seven-goal margin tells you everything: this wasn't a late bounce or a single quarter gone wrong. Princeton controlled the terms of engagement throughout.
The Tigers improve to 17-2 and firmly plant their flag as the team to beat. For Princeton, the path forward is clear — keep scoring in waves, and nobody's catching them.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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