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Two programs left out last year have handled 2023 differently, but will meet on its final day.

The Blue Devils may have escaped Penn State at the death, but Monday's title game against Notre Dame will require increased discipline and less room for error.

Trailing throughout, the Nittany Lions fought valiantly. But they were ultimately beaten by the nation's #1 team due to a final goal that should have been waved off but was allowed – because video evidence could not overturn it.

At the end of a frantic game, the top-seeded Blue Devils came out on top 16-15 against the fifth-seeded Nittany Lions, booking their place in Monday's title game.

Garrett Leadmon darted across the crease and found the back of the net for the winner.

The matchups, how they got here, what to watch for, the latest lines and more.

On Thursday, eight Blue Devils were recognized for exceptional seasons with a slew of national awards heading into the weekend's Final Four.

Duke junior Brennan O'Neill scored six goals and an assist to lead the top-seeded Blue Devils to a convincing 15-8 victory over Michigan in the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinal. The win sends Duke to its 14th Championship Weekend and 12th since 2007.

Duke beat the Wolverines 15-8 on Saturday, with William Helm making 14 saves.

The Tewaaraton Award finalist played his best game of the season when it mattered most, scoring six goals as No. 1-seed Duke picked up a monumental 15-8 victory against Michigan.