Pitt Lacrosse Faces First ACC Road Test at No. 8 Notre Dame

PITTSBURGH – Pitt lacrosse heads to South Bend for its first road ACC test of the season, as the No. 24 Panthers take on No. 8 Notre Dame Saturday, Feb. 28 at Arlotta Stadium. First draw is set for 12 p.m.

LAST TIME OUT

Pitt earned another historic win Sunday at Highmark Stadium, defeating Virginia Tech 10-8 to open ACC play 2-0 for the first time in program history. Kaitlyn Giandonato matched her career high with five goals and goalie Molly Cain recorded 10 saves for the second time this season. The Panthers led wire to wire, withstanding a late Hokie push in the fourth quarter. Lainey McGonagle continued her dominant defensive stretch, recording four ground balls and four caused turnovers in the win, and was named IWLCA Defensive Player of the Week for her performances against Penn State and Virginia Tech. It marked the second straight week a Panther earned the national honor, following Kaitlyn Giandonato's IWLCA Offensive Player of the Week award on Feb. 17.

SCOUTING NOTRE DAME

The Fighting Irish enter Saturday at 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the ACC after dropping a 9-7 decision to No. 24 Virginia on Sunday. The Irish held a 7-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter before Virginia outscored them 3-0 to close the game. Notre Dame is averaging 13.2 goals per game on the season. Kate Timarky leads the effort with 15 goals on the season.

MATCHUP HISTORY

Notre Dame leads the all-time series 3-1. Last season, Pitt defeated the then-No. 25 Irish 13-12 at Highmark Stadium, earning the first ranked win in program history.

TUNE IN

The game will be streamed on ACCNX. Live stats will be available for Saturday's matchup here.

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