The Hope College men's soccer team went toe-to-toe with No. 23 -ranked University of Notre Dame on Tuesday night before falling 3-2 on a late Fighting Irish goal.

Freshman Ren Sylvester scored the game-winner for Notre Dame (6-2-2) with 7:24 remaining. It was the first meeting between the two teams.

The Flying Dutchmen tied the score at 2-2 in the 60th minute, capitalizing on a long throw-in to set up the first goal of the season for junior Michael Dietz (Eaton Rapids, Michigan / Eaton Rapids).

Sophomore Jackson Mindling (Grand Rapids, Michigan / Grand Rapids Christian) and junior Caden Chenlo (East Grand Rapids, Michigan / East Grand Rapids) were credited with assists.

In the first half, Hope tied the score at 1-1 on Mindling's seventh goal of the season in the 17th minute.

Notre Dame held a 25-9 advantage in shots. Goalkeeper Jack McDaniel (Portage, Michigan / Portage Northern) made six saves for the Flying Dutchmen.

Hope (4-5-1) next plays Calvin University in its MIAA opener on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Soccer Stadium. Tickets can be purchased through the Hope College Ticket Office online or, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in person at 100 E. 8th St., or by phone at (616) 395-7890.