What adjustments did Notre Dame make in the second half to secure their first men's lacrosse national title?
Trailing by two goals at halftime, No. 1 Notre Dame made a series of adjustments that propelled them to a 13-12 victory over No. 2 Duke in the NCAA men's lacrosse championship game on Monday.
Increased defensive pressure: Notre Dame switched to a zone defense in the second half, which limited Duke's scoring opportunities. The Irish also increased their pressure on Duke's ball carriers, forcing turnovers and disrupting the Blue Devils' offensive rhythm.
Improved faceoff play: Notre Dame won 12 of the 19 faceoffs in the second half, giving them more possession time and opportunities to score.
More balanced offensive attack: In the first half, Notre Dame relied heavily on Pat Kavanagh for offense. In the second half, the Irish spread the ball around more, with five different players scoring goals.
Stronger goaltending: Notre Dame goalie Liam Entenmann made several key saves in the second half, including a crucial stop on a Duke penalty shot with just over a minute remaining.
Improved discipline: Notre Dame took just two penalties in the second half, compared to five in the first half. This allowed them to stay out of the penalty box and keep their momentum going.
Related questions
- What was the halftime score of the game? 2 goals down
- Who scored the game-winning goal for Notre Dame? Pat Kavanagh
- How many saves did Liam Entenmann make in the second half? Several key saves, including a crucial stop on a Duke penalty shot
- What defensive change did Notre Dame make in the second half? Switched to a zone defense
- How many faceoffs did Notre Dame win in the second half? 12 of the 19 faceoffs
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