Marquette’s surprising postseason run came to an end on Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles fell to #4 Notre Dame by a score of 15-9 in the first round of the 2017 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament. MU wraps up the 2017 season with a final record of 8-8, while the Fighting Irish advance to the quarterfinals to face #5 Denver.
For one brief shining moment in the second quarter, it seemed like Marquette was putting something together against the Irish. The Golden Eagles slammed home three goals in less than 90 seconds, including Ryan McNamara bombing home a goal from midfield as Notre Dame was attempting to ride Marquette in their defensive end.