Notre Dame lacrosse dominates Syracuse, advances to NCAA title game Notre Dame’s lacrosse team secured a decisive 15-7 victory over sixth-seeded Syracuse in the NCAA national semifinals on Saturday, May 23, propelling them to the title game on Memorial Day. The second-seeded Irish overwhelmed the Orange with five extra-man goals, leveraging their special teams to overcome a resilient Syracuse squad. The win sets up a showdown against top-seeded Princeton on Monday, May 25, in Charlottesville, Virginia, where Notre Dame will aim to claim its third national title in four seasons. The game’s defining moments unfolded in the final quarter, when Notre Dame’s relentless man-up strategy turned the tide. After Syracuse closed the gap to 9-7, the Irish unleashed a two-minute offensive surge, scoring three critical goals. Sophomore midfielder Matt Jeffery’s penalty, drawn with two seconds remaining on the shot clock, set the stage for Notre Dame’s dominance. Brady Pokorny, whose father, Jason, played for Syracuse alongside current coach Gary Gait, capitalized on the opportunity with a no-look, over-the-shoulder shot that shifted momentum decisively toward the Irish. Notre Dame’s special teams, led by senior goalie Thomas Ricciardelli, stifled Syracuse’s final 16:39 of play. Ricciardelli made 14 saves, including a crucial stop after a Syracuse goal, to preserve the Irish lead. His performance was complemented by senior attackman Josh Yago, who notched a hat trick and four assists, marking his second consecutive seven-point game. Yago’s ability to distribute the ball under pressure highlighted Notre Dame’s unselfish style, a trait emphasized by Yago himself: “When we get deeper into possessions and share the ball the way we do … it’s going to be hard to stop just because of how well we move the ball.#notre_dame #syracuse #princeton #charlottesville_virginia #shawn_lyght
Irish Dominate Syracuse To Advance To National Championship Notre Dame’s men’s lacrosse team secured a commanding 15-7 victory over No. 6-seeded Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament semifinals at Scott Stadium on Saturday, propelling the Fighting Irish to their third national championship game in four years. The win, which marked a dominant performance in both offensive and defensive metrics, sets up a showdown against top-seeded Princeton in the title match on Monday, May 25, at the same venue. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, continuing Notre Dame’s streak of appearing in the NCAA Championship final for the fifth time in program history. The Irish’s offensive onslaught began immediately, with Notre Dame scoring twice within the first five minutes to take an early 2-0 lead. Goals from Brock Behrman and Will Angrick ignited the attack, followed by additional scores from Max Busenkell and Matt Jeffery to extend the lead to 4-0. Syracuse, however, responded with a late surge in the first quarter, netting three goals in the final two minutes to narrow the gap to 4-3. The Orange’s resilience was short-lived, as Notre Dame capitalized on a two-minute penalty in the second quarter to regain control. Teddy Lally scored off a feed from Will Maheras, restoring the Irish lead to two. Busenkell continued his stellar performance with a second goal just three minutes later, pushing the score to 6-3. Syracuse managed to cut the deficit to 6-4 with under six minutes remaining in the half, but Notre Dame seized the opportunity to dominate extra-man possessions. The Irish converted two of their three extra-man chances in the first half, extending their lead to 7-4 at halftime. The second half saw Notre Dame further solidify their dominance, scoring twice in the first nine minutes of the third quarter to take a 9-4 lead.#notre_dame #syracuse #princeton #teddy_lally #will_maheras
Jamie Ding's Jeopardy! Streak Ends After Historic 31-Game Run Jamie Ding concluded his 31-game winning streak on "Jeopardy!" on April 27, 2026, after a final showdown against competitor Greg Shahade. The Princeton graduate’s streak, which had previously set records for the longest winning streak in the show’s history, ended when Shahade emerged victorious in the final round. The match concluded with Shahade securing a nearly $14,000 lead over Ding, marking a "runaway" win for the competitor. Ding described the outcome as unusual, noting that he was a "super champ" yet lost in a way that felt unprecedented. The final episode of Ding’s streak featured a high-stakes question about South Africa’s 12 official languages. Contestants were asked to name the first and last of these languages alphabetically. All three players—Ding, Shahade, and the third competitor—answered correctly, but Shahade’s lead of $16,000 proved insurmountable. Ding’s final message to fans before submitting his answer was "TTFN," shorthand for "ta ta for now." In an exclusive interview with People following his loss, Ding reflected on the significance of his run. He emphasized his identity as an immigrant and a person of color, stating that his participation in the show provided a platform to highlight immigrants’ contributions. "As an immigrant and a person of color, I was able to become part of the history of an American institution," he said. He also addressed recent federal actions, calling them "unlike anything we’ve seen in the recent past" and expressing hope that his run would "show immigrants in a positive light." Ding’s journey on the show began with a focus on showcasing his intellectual abilities and his background. He noted that the series brought people together, particularly in a climate marked by political tensions.#jamie_ding #jeopardy #tournament_of_champions #greg_shahade #princeton
