The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lacrosse team is on a mission to reclaim its former glory in the 2026 season. They made a bold statement on Tuesday by setting a new school record with a stunning 29-10 victory over Bellarmine. This performance shattered the previous record of 28 goals, which had stood since April 9, 1983, against Mount Union.
It wasn't just a team triumph; several players had standout performances. Brock Behrman led the charge with a career-high seven points, netting four goals and adding three assists. Meanwhile, Will Maheras and Jalen Seymour celebrated their first career hat tricks, each scoring three goals.
With this win, the Fighting Irish improve to 2-0 for the season and are gearing up to face Georgetown on February 22 at 12:30 pm.
On the football front, Marcus Freeman continues to make waves in recruiting, closing out an impressive 2026 class. The Irish are in prime position to land 5-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou, who has reclassified from the Class of 2028 to 2027. Notre Dame has been courting him since his freshman year, and their persistence might just pay off.
In NFL Draft news, Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love is climbing the ranks, with projections placing him as high as the No. 9 pick with the Kansas City Chiefs. This is particularly noteworthy given the overall outlook on this year's running back class.
Additionally, Malachi Fields, another Notre Dame standout, is making waves in draft circles. His stock has risen significantly, and draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah predicts the Buffalo Bills might select the tall, agile wide receiver in the first round.