Freshman Dylan Faison scores first career goal in Notre Dame lacrosse's upset over No. 1 Richmond

Notre Dame men's lacrosse defeated the top-ranked Richmond Spiders, handing them their first loss of the season.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:27pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competitive spirit of a lacrosse match between Notre Dame and Richmond, with overlapping planes of navy, gold, and crimson.A cubist interpretation of the intense action and energy of Notre Dame's upset victory over the top-ranked Richmond Spiders in men's lacrosse.South Bend Today

Notre Dame men's lacrosse pulled off a surprise victory over the previously undefeated No. 1 Richmond Spiders over the weekend. Freshman Dylan Faison scored his first career goal for the Irish, sparking excitement among his teammates. Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan praised Faison's growth and development as a player.

Why it matters

This upset win over the top-ranked team is a significant achievement for the Notre Dame lacrosse program, demonstrating their ability to compete with the nation's elite teams. Faison's first career goal as a freshman is an inspiring moment that highlights the team's young talent and bright future.

The details

In the game against Richmond, Notre Dame was led by Luke Miller, who recorded a game-high four goals and an assist. The most exciting moment came when freshman Dylan Faison scored his first career goal for the Irish, drawing celebratory reactions from his teammates. Faison, the younger brother of former Notre Dame football and lacrosse player Jordan Faison, graduated high school early to join the men's lacrosse team this spring.

  • Notre Dame defeated Richmond on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Dylan Faison

A freshman on the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team who scored his first career goal in the upset win over Richmond.

Luke Miller

A Notre Dame player who led the Irish attack with five points, including a game-high four goals and an assist.

Kevin Corrigan

The head coach of the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team, who praised Faison's growth and development as a player.

Jordan Faison

Dylan Faison's older brother, who previously played football and lacrosse for Notre Dame.

Richmond Spiders

The No. 1 ranked men's lacrosse team that was defeated by Notre Dame, suffering their first loss of the season.

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What they’re saying

“Ecstatic. Just being around the guys, just celebrating with them. Didn't really know how to react, just laughing it off trying to play it cool with the boys.”

— Dylan Faison, Freshman, Notre Dame Lacrosse

“I'm really happy with the way he is growing and maturing. He has made mistakes, he has made a bunch of mistakes. He is learning from them. He has made them on both sides of the street over here and he has figured out that this is the place that is unrelenting in the demands and the accountability that comes with that. He is growing through that. Hopefully he is on the right path and we will see if he can continue to do that.”

— Kevin Corrigan, Head Coach, Notre Dame Lacrosse

What’s next

Notre Dame hosts North Carolina on Saturday, April 12, 2026. The first draw is set for 5 p.m.

The takeaway

This upset victory over the top-ranked Richmond Spiders showcases the potential of the Notre Dame lacrosse program and the promising future of young players like Dylan Faison. The team's ability to compete with the nation's elite is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and the excitement surrounding Faison's first career goal highlights the program's commitment to developing its young talent.