Interested In Playing Men’s Lacrosse In College?

Men’s lacrosse is a dynamic and fast-paced sport that combines elements of hockey, soccer, and basketball. Played with a small rubber ball and long-handled sticks called crosse, it requires both skill and strategy. The game involves two teams of ten players each, including a goalkeeper, competing to score goals by shooting the ball into the opposing team’s net. Men’s lacrosse is known for its physicality, with players engaging in body checks and stick checks to disrupt the opposing team’s offense. It also emphasizes quick transitions and precise passing, as teams constantly move the ball to create scoring opportunities. With its blend of athleticism, finesse, and tactical play, men’s lacrosse provides an exciting and challenging experience for both players and spectators.

Here is a list of the top DI-III colleges offering a Men’s lacrosse program:

NCAA DI

NCAA Division I

  1. Duke University
  2. Syracuse University
  3. University of Maryland
  4. University of Virginia
  5. University of North Carolina
  6. Johns Hopkins University
  7. University of Notre Dame
  8. University of Denver
  9. Cornell University
  10. Loyola University Maryland

NCAA DIINCAA Division II

  1. Merrimack College
  2. University of Tampa
  3. Mercyhurst University
  4. Limestone College
  5. Le Moyne College

NCAA DINCAA Division III

  1. Tufts University
  2. Wesleyan University
  3. Salisbury University
  4. Amherst College
  5. Williams College
  6. RIT
  7. Stevenson University
  8. Roanoke College
  9. Ithaca College
  10. Denison University

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change.

Interested in learning more about College lacrosse? Check out our page here with US and Canada programs!