The No. 15/19 Notre Dame Fighting Irish dominated the Liberty Flames with a decisive 21-7 victory, marking their fifth straight win. Junior Kate Timarky led the offense with a stellar performance, scoring six goals and providing four assists, achieving a career-high of 10 points. The Irish offense was relentless, establishing an 8-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and maintaining control throughout the match. Key contributions also came from Madison Rassas, who scored six goals, and Meghan O鈥橦are, who recorded her first career hat trick. Defensively, the Irish excelled, dominating draw controls and causing numerous turnovers.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame scored 21 goals, their fourth game with 20+ goals this season.
  • Kate Timarky achieved a perfect shooting performance at 6-6, while scoring six goals in the match.
  • The Irish won the draw control battle 23-6, with Uma Kowalski winning 15 draws.
Yes, But

Despite the dominance, the Irish allowed Liberty to score back-to-back goals late in the game and struggled briefly in the second quarter when Liberty scored two early goals, highlighting some defensive lapses.

State of Play
  • The Irish improved to 11-3 overall and 5-3 in their conference following this win.
  • Kate Timarky is a standout player, ranking second in the ACC with 52 goals this season.
What's Next

The Fighting Irish will face a tough matchup against No. 3/3 Syracuse, a highly competitive team, on Saturday, April 12, challenging the Irish to sustain their winning momentum.

Bottom Line

The Irish showcased their offensive power and solid defense, but the upcoming showdown with Syracuse will test their ability to maintain dominance against elite competition. Consistency and attention to defensive strategy will be critical.