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Princeton wins first men's lacrosse title since '0...

ESPN · May 25, 2026, 9:55 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Top-seeded Princeton (17-2) won its 12th straight game this season to improve to 7-2 in NCAA championship matches.
  • No. 2 seed Notre Dame (13-3) was in the final for the third time in four years, with titles in 2023 and 2024.
  • Princeton trailed 3-0 before scoring the last 11 goals of the first half.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Top-seeded Princeton (17-2) won its 12th straight game this season to improve to 7-2 in NCAA championship matches. The Tigers were in the championship game for the ninth time in program history, with the first eight coming between 1992 and 2002.

No. 2 seed Notre Dame (13-3) was in the final for the third time in four years, with titles in 2023 and 2024. The Irish also had championship losses in 2010 and 2014.

Princeton trailed 3-0 before scoring the last 11 goals of the first half.

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