Newsstand: Notre Dame men’s lacrosse punches ticket to Final Four in Philadelphia

Notre Dame is headed to the Final Four. On Sunday, the No. 3 Fighting Irish men’s lacrosse team defeated No. 6 Johns Hopkins, 12-9, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., to advance to the NCAA championship semifinal.

The Irish will face No. 3 Virginia on Saturday. It will be the sixth time Notre Dame has advanced to the Final Four and its first trip since 2016. It also made it to championship weekend in 2001, 2010, 2012 and 2014.

ND claimed a first-round NCAA Tournament win (20-7) against Utah at home on May 13. The Irish have won their last three outings.

Notre Dame’s (11-2) only two losses of the season have come against the Cavaliers. The Irish fell 15-10 at home on March 25 and 12-8 on the road on April 30.

Virginia (13-3) is riding a five-game win streak and coming off back-to-back 17-goal outings in the NCAA Tournament. The Cavaliers took down Georgetown, 17-14, on Saturday.

Notre Dame has not beaten Virginia since April 29, 2018, when it won 17-7 in Charlottesville, Va. That same season, the Irish also beat the Cavaliers 9-7 at home.

Saturday’s Final Four clash is at 2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. It will be televised on ESPN2.

Notre Dame Tweets of the Weekend

Former Irish tight end Cole Kmet received his diploma from the University of Notre Dame on Sunday.

He’s a graduate

Congrats, @ColeKmet! pic.twitter.com/7nqj4eC1Pt

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 21, 2023

Twenty-two Fighting Irish football players graduated with degrees from Notre Dame on Sunday.

4⃣ for FOREVER

Congratulations to our grads #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/EkLGdtW8m1

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) May 21, 2023

Irish rising sophomore defensive back Jaden Mickey hosted a football camp on Sunday.

Jaden’s youth football camp today!! Thanks to all the college volunteer coaches, Corona Centennial Administration and coaching staff for your support!! Also, thank you to Jaden’s village and mentors!! We could not have done this without your support and encouragement!! pic.twitter.com/elbqQaNXkl

— Lamar Mickey, Ed.D. (@ballerselite) May 21, 2023

Irish running backs coach Deland McCullough offered a scholarship to Lufkin (Texas) High junior Zion Williams after stopping by his high school last week. He announced the scholarship on social media on Saturday.

After talking talking to @coachdmc I’m grateful to say I’ve received an offer from Notre Dame @CoachWash56 @CoachShaqLP @CoachQuick1 @LufkinRecruit pic.twitter.com/VmGzqcNBEq

— Zion Williams (@ZionWilliams06) May 19, 2023

Notre Dame Quotes of the Weekend

“It’s not just about football. The life after football is important. If you play in the NFL for 10 years, what will you do after that? Notre Dame helps you in your life after sports.”

— 2025 defensive back Dallas Golden to Blue & Gold, discussing his Irish interest.

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