Moyer got things started for the Utes with a diving goal across the crease, followed by Bradbury scoring on an open goal after Boylston laid out a big hit on the Notre Dame goalie near midfield, allowing Rose to find Bradbury open for their second goal of the game. The Utes, known for their gritty style of play, came into the second quarter with a resurgence of energy, scoring three-straight on just five shots in the first three minutes of the quarter. Utes lacrosse team earns first NCAA Tournament bid With Utah unable to find the back of the net, Notre Dame was able to take an 8-0 lead into the second quarter. Utah was held scoreless in the first quarter, the first time the Utes were held without a goal in a quarter since the Utes’ game against Jacksonville on March 31. Reilly Gray also added a hat trick with three goals in the win. Pat Kavanagh turned in another monster performance, totaling six points off three goals and three assists. Taylor’s five goals tie the program record for goals in an NCAA Tournament game. Jake Taylor led the Fighting Irish with who a season-high five goals, including a first quarter hat trick. Colby Plotts led the team in caused turnovers with three, also grabbing one ground ball with Joey Boylston also contributing two caused turnovers and two ground balls. Samuel Cambere had a team-high five ground balls along with two caused turnovers, while Josh Rose also adding four ground balls. Ryan Stines, Carson Moyer, Trey Akabane and Tyler Bradbury each scored a goal for the Utes. Jared Andreala led the team in goals, scoring a hat trick along with two ground balls. With the 2023 roster including mainly underclassmen and juniors, Utah’s future continues to look bright. In just five seasons as a Division I program, the Utes have continued to raise the standard each and every year, including winning 22 games in the last two seasons along with 14-straight regular season ASUN games to win back-to-back regular season titles. Utah lacrosse team looking to shock Notre Dame
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