The Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured a decisive 22-3 victory over the Florida State Seminoles in their inaugural women's lacrosse match-up. With this win, the Irish improved to a 7-3 record, marking their second-highest goal total this season and their best defensive performance since a 25-0 shutout. Dominating the field, Notre Dame outshot Florida State by a staggering margin, holding them scoreless during the third quarter and limiting them to one goal in the fourth.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame outshot Florida State 44-8.
  • Irish recorded 17 draw controls compared to Seminoles' 9.
  • Madison Rassas and Kate Timarky each scored 7 goals, nearing a home program record of 8.
  • Freshman Uma Kowalski tied the program record with 16 draw controls.
Yes, But

The Seminoles, in their first season, faced significant challenges, including a lengthy losing streak, which raises questions about their competitive viability moving forward in the league.

State of Play
  • Notre Dame boasts a strong defense, having held opponents to single-digit scoring seven times this season.
  • Upcoming matches include a hosting of Robert Morris on March 24 and Senior Day on March 28 against Cal.
What's Next

As the Irish prepare for their next contest, they will look to maintain momentum and continue their relevant performances in the league, while Florida State seeks to adjust and improve in the remainder of their inaugural season.

Bottom Line

Notre Dame's emphatic win highlights their offensive prowess and strong defensive strategy, setting a high bar for their remaining games in the season.