Facing their first legitimate test of the season, the 20th ranked Notre Dame women’s lacrosse team erased a three goal deficit and upended fifth-ranked Virginia, 10-9, at Klockner Stadium Saturday.
Andie Aldave ripped a sidearm shot past junior goalkeeper Charlie Campbell for the deciding goal with just 90 seconds remaining.
The Irish (8-0, 2-0 ACC) were led by their sophomore midfielders. Aldave had five points on the afternoon, including three goals. Maddie Howe had a hat trick of her own and Katie Enrietto had two goals on the only two shots she attempted.
Senior goaltender Samantha Giacolone, who leads the nation in goals against average, saved 10 of the 19 shots on goal from Virginia (7-3, 0-3 ACC).