In a thrilling ACC lacrosse matchup, No. 1 ranked Notre Dame defeated No. 5 Virginia 11-9 in Charlottesville. The game, marked as the regular-season finale, saw Notre Dame extend their winning streak to eight games. During the match, Notre Dame's Pat Kavanagh set a new program record for all-time points, contributing significantly to the victory. Virginia's Payton Cormier scored twice, and Connor Shellenberger added a goal and an assist. Goalkeeper Matthew Nunes made eight saves for Virginia. The game was closely contested, with Virginia leading 6-4 at halftime. However, Notre Dame's strong finish, scoring the final three goals, secured their win. This victory marks Notre Dame's 30th win in their last 33 games, underlining their status as the defending national champions.
