While their regular season may not have been as strong as in previous years, the Irish looked as dominant as ever in their first-round win over Ohio State.

Allentown, ranked No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, hasn’t won a tournament title since 2013, but advanced to the final in 2018, 2022 and 2023. Notre Dame is looking for its first title since 2016 when it defeated Hopewell Valley. The Irish also won in 2015.

Will Notre Dame make yet another run to the NCAA men's lacrosse Final Four? The Irish beat No. 4 Ohio State 15-6 in the first round Sunday – a reminder that the two-time defending national champions will still have a say in the race for a national championship.