Notre Dame

As both teams battled a slick turf surface, the Irish emerged on the better end to reach championship weekend.

For the two former Falcons, their mere presence on the field during their teams’ respective ACC openers seemed implausible just months prior.

By beating North Carolina, Notre Dame is back at No. 1 for the second time this spring.

Senior Will Maheras is one of several offensive threats for a rebuilding Notre Dame offense.

Division III rankings were shaken up by upsets galore, while Division II remained relatively steady.

The sun has set on the Kavanagh dynasty and the Faison brothers fantasy lasted less than a month. But the Notre Dame lacrosse pedigree stretches well beyond its famously fraternal ties.

One player from this group will be named the USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Preseason Player of the Year on Thursday.