Notre Dame takes down Johns Hopkins to advance to Championship Weekend
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Johns Hopkins 15-9 in the NCAA Quarterfinals, advancing to Championship Weekend. This marks the third time in four years that Notre Dame has reached the semifinals. The team will face the winner of the UNC/Syracuse matchup in the semifinals on May 23.
- ▪Notre Dame improved its season record to 12-2 with this victory.
- ▪Josh Yago had a standout performance, scoring four goals and providing three assists for a total of seven points.
- ▪The game was tied at halftime, but Notre Dame pulled ahead with three consecutive goals early in the second half.
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