Notre Dame Fightin` Irish 1, Michigan Wolverines 0

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — In a tightly contested NCAA men’s soccer match defined by defensive resolve and a single, decisive moment, the Notre Dame Fightin’ Irish edged the Michigan Wolverines 1-0 on Thursday night. The result, played before an intimate crowd of 1,133, avenged a season-opening draw between the two programs and provided a crucial boost to Notre Dame’s postseason aspirations. The game’s lone goal came in the 58th minute, breaking a prolonged stalemate between the familiar foes. The score delivered a measure of vindication for the Fightin’ Irish, who had been narrowly projected to lose by statistical models.… Read more...