Notre Dame midfielder Matt Jeffery warms up before a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame goalie Thomas Ricciardelli warms up before a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame face-off midfielder Tyler Spano, second from right, wins a face-off during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Fans watch a NCAA men's lacrosse game between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 1 North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Q&A
What seed did Notre Dame men's lacrosse earn in the 2026 NCAA Tournament?
Notre Dame men's lacrosse earned the No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Who is the midfielder for Notre Dame men's lacrosse mentioned in the article?
The midfielder mentioned is Matt Jeffery.
When did Notre Dame play against North Carolina in the 2026 season?
Notre Dame played against North Carolina on April 11, 2026.
Where is Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium located?
Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium is located in South Bend, Indiana.
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Notre Dame defender Will Gallagher passes the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Josh Yago runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Josh Yago passes the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame's defense guards North Carolina midfielder Mason Szewczyk (1) during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame defender Shawn Lyght (90) guards North Carolina attack Owen Duffy (8) during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Will Angrick (10) runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Miguel Iglesias (20) falls down during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Kyle Bergen (44) guards North Carolina midfielder Anthony Raio (9) during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame defender Shawn Lyght, right, runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Luke Miller (77) celebrates with midfielder Matt Jeffery (4) after a Miller goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame face-off midfielder Tyler Spano, bottom, faces-off against North Carolina face-off midfielder Brady Wambach during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan reacts to an official's call during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Jalen Seymour (26) shoots the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
The Notre Dame football team watches a NCAA men's lacrosse game between Notre Dame and North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Brock Behrman (21) celebrates with midfielder Will Angrick (10) after a Angrick goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame long stick midfielder Will Donovan looks on during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame defender Nate Schwitzenberg during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Teddy Lally (5) shoots and scores a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Teddy Lally, center, celebrates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame long stick midfielder Will Donovan, right, jumps on the back of attack Teddy Lally after a Lally goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame defender Nate Schwitzenberg passes the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Dylan Faison passes the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Christian Alacqua (19) runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Jalen Seymour (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Max Busenkell, right, runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Matt Jeffery shoots the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan speaks with an official after a call during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Luke Miller (77) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Will Maheras shoots the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Matt Jeffery (4) runs with the bal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Will Angrick, front, runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame midfielder Will Angrick runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Luke Miller celebrates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Luke Miller (77) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame attack Teddy Lally (5) celebrates with midfielder Chris Reinhardt (24) after a Tally goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame face-off midfielder Tyler Spano, right, faces-off against North Carolina face-off midfielder Brady Wambach during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame celebrates after winning a NCAA men's lacrosse game 10-5 against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
Notre Dame celebrates after winning a NCAA men's lacrosse game 10-5 against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Matt Jeffery warms up before a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame goalie Thomas Ricciardelli warms up before a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame face-off midfielder Tyler Spano, second from right, wins a face-off during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Fans watch a NCAA men's lacrosse game between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 1 North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame defender Will Gallagher passes the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Josh Yago runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Josh Yago passes the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame's defense guards North Carolina midfielder Mason Szewczyk (1) during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame defender Shawn Lyght (90) guards North Carolina attack Owen Duffy (8) during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Will Angrick (10) runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Miguel Iglesias (20) falls down during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Kyle Bergen (44) guards North Carolina midfielder Anthony Raio (9) during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame defender Shawn Lyght, right, runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Luke Miller (77) celebrates with midfielder Matt Jeffery (4) after a Miller goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame face-off midfielder Tyler Spano, bottom, faces-off against North Carolina face-off midfielder Brady Wambach during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan reacts to an official's call during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Jalen Seymour (26) shoots the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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The Notre Dame football team watches a NCAA men's lacrosse game between Notre Dame and North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Brock Behrman (21) celebrates with midfielder Will Angrick (10) after a Angrick goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame long stick midfielder Will Donovan looks on during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame defender Nate Schwitzenberg during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Teddy Lally (5) shoots and scores a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Teddy Lally, center, celebrates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame long stick midfielder Will Donovan, right, jumps on the back of attack Teddy Lally after a Lally goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame defender Nate Schwitzenberg passes the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Dylan Faison passes the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Christian Alacqua (19) runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Jalen Seymour (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Max Busenkell, right, runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Matt Jeffery shoots the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan speaks with an official after a call during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Luke Miller (77) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Will Maheras shoots the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Matt Jeffery (4) runs with the bal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Will Angrick, front, runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame midfielder Will Angrick runs with the ball during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Luke Miller celebrates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Luke Miller (77) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame attack Teddy Lally (5) celebrates with midfielder Chris Reinhardt (24) after a Tally goal during a NCAA men's lacrosse game against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame face-off midfielder Tyler Spano, right, faces-off against North Carolina face-off midfielder Brady Wambach during a NCAA men's lacrosse game at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame celebrates after winning a NCAA men's lacrosse game 10-5 against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
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Notre Dame celebrates after winning a NCAA men's lacrosse game 10-5 against North Carolina at Arlotta Family Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026, South Bend.
The Fighting Irish's opponent is not set yet, as they will face either Jacksonville or Robert Morris. The latter two teams will play in a first-round game in South Bend on Friday, May 8, with the winner drawing Notre Dame (10-2) Sunday, May 10 at noon.
A 15-10 loss in the ACC Tournament semifinal to Virginia this past Friday cost Notre Dame the overall No. 1 seed. Princeton earned the top seed instead in the 18-team field.
A win would send Notre Dame to a quarterfinal match against either John Hopkins (9-5) or No. 7 Cornell (11-4). That contest will be played on a neutral site, either on the campus of Hofstra or Delaware.
The Final Four is being played on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The semifinal is schedule for Saturday, May 23, and the national championship on Memorial Day Monday, May 25.
Notre Dame women's lacrosse earns at-large bid
The Notre Dame men's team isn't the only one dancing on campus, as the Irish women's lacrosse team also heard its name called Sunday night.
Notre Dame women (12-5) earned one of the final at-large spots in the tournament. They will face James Madison (13-6) in an opening round game Friday, May 8 at 4 p.m. ET on the campus of Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois. The winner gets the No. 1-seeded Wildcats (15-3) at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, May 10.
Austin Hough is a sports editor within the Center for Community Journalism at USA Today Co., overseeing high school sports and Notre Dame athletics coverage for five Indiana newspapers. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @AustinRHough. Hough can be emailed atahough@usatodayco.com.