Senior Kaitlyn Mead scored four goals as the Michigan Wolverines women’s lacrosse team defeated No. 5 Notre Dame, 11-7, at Loftus Sports Center, notching a win against the highest-ranked opponent in program history.
The No. 23 Wolverines (2-0) stymied the Irish’s potent offense, with goalie Arielle Weissman making 13 saves and the defense in front of her forcing Notre Dame into bad angles. Michigan’s offense, meanwhile, excelled in spreading out the Irish defense, which had lost some key pieces to graduation. The Wolverines’ speed in transition and crisp passing gave them better looks and ultimately led to slipping more shots past Irish netminder Bridget Deehan.