Duke's men's lacrosse team, ranked No. 16, will face No. 1 Notre Dame on Saturday at Koskinen Stadium at noon. The game features a heat mitigation plan, with water and misting stations for fans due to high temperatures. Additionally, Duke will hold its annual Military Appreciation and Jimmy Regan game, featuring a silent auction to benefit the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, honoring former player Jimmy Regan. Duke aims to improve its record against the top-ranked Fighting Irish, who they have lost to in their last seven encounters.

By the Numbers
  • 36% of Duke's goals have been scored by freshmen Kyle Colsey, Michael Ortlieb, and Brady Scioletti.
  • Duke is 1-3 against Notre Dame when the Irish are ranked No. 1.
  • Duke's man-up offense is at 52%, ranking first in the ACC.
  • 8 - Duke's record against No. 1 teams under Coach John Danowski.
State of Play
  • Duke is 8-3 overall, fresh off a loss against Cornell.
  • Notre Dame comes in with a record of 10-1, most recently defeating North Carolina.
  • Duke has struggled in the second half of games, being outscored 24-12 in the last four matches.
  • Both teams excel at the faceoff dot, with Cal Girard (.599) for Duke and Tyler Spano (.590) for Notre Dame.
What's Next

Following the matchup with Notre Dame, Duke will complete its ACC regular season against North Carolina on April 25. The outcome of this game could impact their seeding heading into the conference tournament.

Bottom Line

Winning against Notre Dame would not only improve Duke's record but also serve as a critical momentum boost as they head into the postseason, showcasing their potential against top-ranked teams.