June 2, 2010
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – There is no slowing down for the Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team as today they left for Japan for a weeklong trip. The Fighting Irish fell to Duke, 6-5 in overtime, on Monday in the title game of the NCAA Championship.
Most of the Fighting Irish players remained on the East Coast after the Monday title game in Baltimore – and then flew to Tokyo at midday today from New York. A small contingent of players, coaches, administrators and families flew out of Chicago.
The Irish party will headquarter at the Tokyo Prince Hotel. On Friday and Saturday nights, the Notre Dame players will stay at the homes of their Japanese counterparts. On Saturday the Irish will play the Japan Under-20 team as well as the Japanese National team.
On Sunday, the Irish will take part in the International Friendship Games, again taking on the Japanese National squad. Then, on Tuesday, Notre Dame will play two games against local university teams. The Irish lacrosse groups returns to the United States June 10.
In June of 2005, the Fighting Irish men’s lacrosse team visited the Czech Republic for an 11-day excursion. The Notre Dame squad visited Ireland for 10 days immediately following the 2001 campaign. The Irish lacrosse program also took a 10-day trek to Ireland in August of 1995.
Check und.com for updates from the journey to Japan.
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