Fri May 02 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Top-Seeded Notre Dame Lacrosse Faces Syracuse in ACC Semifinals

**CHARLOTTE, NC** – The No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s lacrosse team will face off against the No. 4 seed Syracuse Orange in the ACC Tournament semifinals on Friday, May 2nd at 5 p.m. ET. The game, held at American Legion Memorial Stadium, will be broadcast on ACCN.

Notre Dame enters the tournament as the top seed, boasting an impressive 8-4 all-time record in ACC Championship appearances, including three ACC titles (2014, 2018, 2024). The Irish have a strong history in the tournament, reaching the title game in five of the last seven years. This semifinal clash marks only the second ACC Tournament meeting between Notre Dame and Syracuse, with their last encounter a decade ago resulting in a thrilling Notre Dame victory.

The Irish are riding a 13-game winning streak in May, dating back to 2022, including a dominant undefeated run last season en route to both the ACC and NCAA Championships. Fueling their success is the potent offense led by Chris Kavanagh, who leads the team in points with 53. Kavanagh’s offensive prowess, combined with the team’s strong defense (allowing just 8.55 goals per game), makes Notre Dame a formidable opponent. The Irish defense features returning All-Americans and rising stars, notably sophomore Shawn Lyght, who has consistently shut down top opposing attackers.

A victory on Friday would propel Notre Dame to the ACC Championship game on Sunday, May 4th at noon ET, also on ACCN. The team’s history, current form, and star players make them a strong contender for another ACC title.

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