Irish appear in the Final Four for the first time in program history.

June 1, 2006

Recap |  Final Stats

The Notre Dame women's lacrosse team made its' first-ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four. Katie Killeen, Crysti Foote, Meghan deMello and Lena Zentgraf arrive at Boston University's Nickerson Field for their final tuneup before the May 26 semifinal game with Dartmouth. The Irish loosen up before their pregame practice at Nickerson Field on May 26.

Freshman goalkeeper Erin Goodman prepares for practice. Head coach Tracy Coyne puts on a shooting exhibition for her team prior to practice. Tracy Coyne has a laugh with her team before starting practice on May 26.

The Irish pose for a team photo in front of the Nickerson Field scoreboard following practice. Lindsey Ferguson and Carol Dixon head back to the bus following their pre-game practice in Boston. Senior manager Lauren Lydon smiles following practice prior to the Dartmouth game on May 26.

Kerry Van Shura, Brittany Fox and Meghan Murphy depart the hotel ready to "Play Like A Champion Today." Game time versus Dartmouth at the NCAA semifinals. Becky Ranck and Meaghan Fitzpatrick prepare for the opening draw.

Kaki Orr gets set to start the game versus Dartmouth. Caitlin McKinney scored three goals and added an assist in the loss to Dartmouth. Crysti Foote and Caitlin McKinney celebrate Notre Dame's first goal of the game as Heather Ferguson and Jane Stoeckert watch.

Midfielder Jane Stoeckert runs into the Dartmouth defense. First team All-American Crysti Foote scored three goals, including this unbelievable over-the-shoulder goal, but it wasn't enough as the Irish fell to the Big Green, 14-8. Defender Becky Ranck joined Crysti Foote on the NCAAs all-tournament team.

Carol Dixon, Lena Zentgraf and Crysti Foote accept the NCAA semifinalist trophy following the game. Head coach Tracy Coyne talks to the media following the Dartmouth game. Sophomore Caitlin McKinney listens to a question from the media.

Crysti Foote faces the media following her final game with the Irish.

The University of Notre Dame women's lacrosse team appeared in its first NCAA Final Four on Friday, May 26, dropping a hard-fought 14-8 match with Dartmouth.

All photos my Mike Bennett from Lighthouse Imaging.