California Golden Bears women's lacrosse team faces No. 13 Notre Dame in their final game of a three-game road trip, seeking to improve their record of 6-7 (1-5 ACC). Previously, Cal won against Xavier 11-10 after leading through the first three periods but requiring late-game resilience. Historically, Notre Dame has defeated California in all 11 previous encounters. With potential wins, Cal could finish with its first winning season since 2013.

By the Numbers
  • Cal has recorded at least six wins for three consecutive seasons.
  • Courtney Wong leads Cal with 40 points and 24 goals this season.
State of Play
  • Cal holds a 3-1 record in one-goal games this season, showing improvement in tight matchups.
  • After a challenging stretch against ranked opponents, Cal's upcoming schedule includes three ranked teams in their final four games.
What's Next

Cal aims to secure one more win to reach seven victories by facing tough opponents in the final weeks, including Clemson and Stanford. A successful finish would mark a significant improvement for the program.

Bottom Line

As the Bears conclude a demanding road trip, the focus will be not only on securing wins but also on building momentum for the future, with a chance to establish a winning culture for the first time in nearly a decade.