#1 Notre Dame Defeats #10 Cornell in Last-Minute Long Island Lacrosse Showdown
In a thrilling matchup on Long Island, #1/#1 Notre Dame secured a narrow victory over #10/#8 Cornell men's lacrosse, winning 18-17 in the final seconds at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville, N.Y.
By the Numbers- #1/#1 Notre Dame improved to 8-1 (2-0 ACC) with the win.
- CJ Kirst led Cornell with eight points, while Liam Entenmann couldn't stop the Notre Dame offense.
Notre Dame's diverse scoring and strong finish posed challenges for Cornell throughout the game.
State of Play- Notre Dame sealed the win with a late goal, ending Cornell's comeback hopes.
- Cornell's defense held strong for most of the game, but Notre Dame's offense proved relentless.
Cornell will face #15/#16 Harvard in their next Ivy League matchup on April 20.
Bottom LineA nail-biting game on Long Island saw #1/#1 Notre Dame narrowly defeat #10/#8 Cornell, highlighting the intense competition in college lacrosse and setting the stage for future Ivy League clashes.
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