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Notre Dame, Princeton Set To Compete For Title

PUBLISHED May 23, 2026, 2:24 PM ET

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Charlottesville, Virginia — Notre Dame defeated Syracuse 15-7 on Saturday at Scott Stadium to advance to Monday’s NCAA men’s lacrosse national championship, while top-seeded Princeton reached the title game after beating Duke 14-7 in the semifinals. The Final Four matches were played in Charlottesville with both winners moving on to the championship. The immediate consequence is a championship matchup between Notre Dame and Princeton scheduled for Monday; Josh Yago led Notre Dame with three goals and four assists, freshmen Teddy Lally and Dylan Faison contributed, and Princeton’s campaign has been anchored by senior goalie Ryan Croddick and an 11-2 regular season. Both programs will prepare over the next days for the title game.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Princeton completes an 11-2 regular season and secures top seed.
Quarterfinals: Duke beats Georgetown 16-6; Notre Dame beats Johns Hopkins 15-9; Syracuse defeats North Carolina.
Semifinals in Charlottesville: Princeton defeats Duke 14-7.
Semifinals in Charlottesville: Notre Dame defeats Syracuse 15-7 at Scott Stadium.
Championship scheduled Monday: Notre Dame vs. Princeton for the NCAA title.

News Intelligence

This is a big moment for lacrosse fans. Notre Dame and Princeton have both had strong seasons, and their face-off promises to be a thrilling match. If you're a fan of either team, or just love the sport, you'll want to tune in Monday.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6

Who Benefited

Notre Dame and Princeton benefit from championship exposure, boosting recruiting, program prestige, and potential revenue through media attention and alumni engagement.

Who Impacted

Syracuse and Duke face immediate setback in title aspirations after semifinal losses, missing the season’s championship opportunity and associated exposure.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Notre Dame and Princeton benefit from championship exposure, boosting recruiting, program prestige, and potential revenue through media attention and alumni engagement.

Who Impacted

Syracuse and Duke face immediate setback in title aspirations after semifinal losses, missing the season’s championship opportunity and associated exposure.