The No. 1/2 Fighting Irish men’s lacrosse team improved to 4-0 with an 11-8 victory over No. 11/9 Maryland. The game's standout performance came from Brock Behrman and Luke Miller, who together accounted for 11 of Notre Dame's points. Behrman scored three goals and provided three assists, while Miller recorded the first hat trick of his career. The Irish defense was notable, holding Maryland to a season-low eight goals, a record low in their series history when played at College Park.

By the Numbers
  • Brock Behrman: 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists)
  • Luke Miller: 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists)
  • Notre Dame defense: Held Maryland to a season-low 8 goals
Yes, But

While Notre Dame continues its strong performance, they faced some pressure from Maryland, who managed to score late in the game, showing that even top teams can have vulnerabilities.

State of Play
  • Notre Dame remains unbeaten with a winning streak over top-15 opponents.
  • The Irish have now leveled their all-time series against Maryland at 10-10.
  • Notre Dame won the ground ball battle, maintaining dominance in that area this season.
What's Next

Next, Notre Dame travels to face No. 9/10 Ohio State on March 7, looking to extend their unbeaten streak and capitalize on their current momentum.

Bottom Line

Notre Dame's impressive defensive performance and the offensive synergy between Behrman and Miller are key takeaways as they continue their strong start to the season, indicating a potentially formidable campaign ahead.