No. 1 Notre Dame faced its first defeat of the season, losing to Virginia 11-9 in their ACC opening match at Klockner Stadium. The loss brings Notre Dame's record to 6-1. Players Josh Yago, Matt Jeffery, and Will Maheras each scored two goals, but the Irish were hindered by bad luck, hitting the post or bar four times. Goalkeeper Thomas Ricciardelli recorded 11 saves during the game.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame scored 9 goals, with three players netting 2 each.
  • The Fighting Irish hit the post or bar 4 times during the match.
State of Play
  • Virginia initially led 2-0 before Notre Dame responded with three quick goals.
  • The game was tied after the third quarter at 9-9, with Notre Dame failing to score in the fourth quarter.
What's Next

Notre Dame is set to conclude its non-conference schedule against No. 2 Richmond on April 4, marking a critical matchup in their season.

Bottom Line

The Fighting Irish need to rebound quickly as they prepare for a high-stakes game against a top opponent, emphasizing the importance of maintaining composure and capitalizing on opportunities to avoid another upset.