Notre Dame women's lacrosse will attempt to keep its successful season alive today in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
The No. 7 seed Irish (16-3) will host Michigan (15-3) at 12 p.m. EDT in Notre Dame's Arlotta Stadium.
Notre Dame advanced through the first round with a 24-6 victory over Coastal Carolina on Friday. The Wolverines made easy work of Mercer, 17-6, on Friday as well. Notre Dame beat Mercer 20-6 earlier this season on the road.
Michigan entered the tournament coming off back-to-back losses to Northwestern, the No. 1 overall tournament seed, and Johns Hopkins. Notre Dame lost to Boston College, 9-7, in the ACC semifinals after a 10-game winning streak.
You can watch the game on ESPN+ or click here for live stats. I'll provide periodic updates throughout the game. Chime in if you're watching as well.
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GAME RECAP
Notre Dame's defense never allowed the Irish to build a sizable lead over Michigan in Sunday's second round of the NCAA Tournament.
That defense failed the Irish once again in the final second as Michigan's Jill Smith scored a game-winning goal as time expired in a 15-14 victory for the Wolverines.
No. 7 seed Notre Dame (16-4) led by three goals on three occasions in the first half, but Michigan continued to fight from behind. After the Wolverines (16-3) scored in the final second of the third quarter, which cut Notre Dame's lead to 11-10, neither team led by more than one goal the rest of the way.
In a game that was tied eight different times after the first goal, including four times in the fourth quarter, Michigan held some important advantages. The Wolverines had better play in net with Erin O'Grady saving 10 shots on 24 attempts on goal. Notre Dame's Lilly Callahan managed just six saves on 21 shots on goal. Michigan scored on all three of its free position shots, while the Irish made three on six attempts. Michigan also won draw control on 18 of the 31 opportunities.
Smith, who made the game-winner for Michigan, scored all three of her goals in the second half and two in the final quarter. Katharine Merrifield led the Wolverines with four goals.
Notre Dame's Jackie Wolak, who set a program record with 341 career points, tied the game at 14 with 31 seconds left in regulation on a free position shot. She scored twice and assisted on five Notre Dame goals.
Four Notre Dame players registered hat tracks: Madison Ahern, Kasey Choma, Kathryn Morrissey and Abby Maichin.
Michigan moves on to play against No. 2 seed Boston College (17-3) in the quarterfinal round.
The No. 7 seed Irish (16-3) will host Michigan (15-3) at 12 p.m. EDT in Notre Dame's Arlotta Stadium.
Notre Dame advanced through the first round with a 24-6 victory over Coastal Carolina on Friday. The Wolverines made easy work of Mercer, 17-6, on Friday as well. Notre Dame beat Mercer 20-6 earlier this season on the road.
Michigan entered the tournament coming off back-to-back losses to Northwestern, the No. 1 overall tournament seed, and Johns Hopkins. Notre Dame lost to Boston College, 9-7, in the ACC semifinals after a 10-game winning streak.
You can watch the game on ESPN+ or click here for live stats. I'll provide periodic updates throughout the game. Chime in if you're watching as well.
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GAME RECAP
Notre Dame's defense never allowed the Irish to build a sizable lead over Michigan in Sunday's second round of the NCAA Tournament.
That defense failed the Irish once again in the final second as Michigan's Jill Smith scored a game-winning goal as time expired in a 15-14 victory for the Wolverines.
No. 7 seed Notre Dame (16-4) led by three goals on three occasions in the first half, but Michigan continued to fight from behind. After the Wolverines (16-3) scored in the final second of the third quarter, which cut Notre Dame's lead to 11-10, neither team led by more than one goal the rest of the way.
In a game that was tied eight different times after the first goal, including four times in the fourth quarter, Michigan held some important advantages. The Wolverines had better play in net with Erin O'Grady saving 10 shots on 24 attempts on goal. Notre Dame's Lilly Callahan managed just six saves on 21 shots on goal. Michigan scored on all three of its free position shots, while the Irish made three on six attempts. Michigan also won draw control on 18 of the 31 opportunities.
Smith, who made the game-winner for Michigan, scored all three of her goals in the second half and two in the final quarter. Katharine Merrifield led the Wolverines with four goals.
Notre Dame's Jackie Wolak, who set a program record with 341 career points, tied the game at 14 with 31 seconds left in regulation on a free position shot. She scored twice and assisted on five Notre Dame goals.
Four Notre Dame players registered hat tracks: Madison Ahern, Kasey Choma, Kathryn Morrissey and Abby Maichin.
Michigan moves on to play against No. 2 seed Boston College (17-3) in the quarterfinal round.
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