Notre Dame’s women’s soccer team, ranked #12, faces #6 Stanford in a highly anticipated match on Sunday, October 20, at Alumni Stadium. Both teams hold impressive records, with the Irish being unbeaten in 12 consecutive games. Notre Dame has a history with Stanford, having defeated them in the 2010 NCAA Championship. This match is crucial for the Irish as they aim to solidify their position ahead of the ACC Tournament with a current 3-0-3 ACC record.
- Notre Dame’s RPI is 18, with a record of 2-1 against top-25 RPI teams.
- The Irish hold a +28 goal differential, ranking 10th nationally.
Yes, But
Despite an undefeated league record, the Irish’s three draws have come against teams currently in the lower half of the standings, raising questions about their performance against stronger opponents.
State of Play
- Notre Dame is currently 3-0-3 in the ACC, placing them seventh with 12 points.
- This match against Stanford comes before a challenging stretch that includes top-ranked Duke and Virginia Tech.
Following the match with Stanford, Notre Dame will have crucial games against three ranked opponents which could determine their standings and playoff possibilities…