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Northwestern Storms Back to Clinch 2026 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Title, 14-11
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Northwestern Storms Back to Clinch 2026 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Title, 14-11

Northwestern overcome an 11-9 fourth-quarter deficit, rattling off a 5-0 run to beat North Carolina 14-11 in Evanston and capture the 2026 NCAA women’s lacrosse title. The Wildcats extend their win streak to 14 and claim their ninth NCAA crown, while UNC’s 10-game winning streak is snapped. Northwestern got four goals from Gabriella McCollester and a hat trick from Addison Pattillo (with six assists from Madison Taylor), plus Eliza Osburn scoring twice. Taylor Lapointe added three and Pattillo contributed a key role as NW’s primary playmaker. For UNC, Chloe Humphrey had 2 goals and 2 assists and tied the NCAA single-season goal record with 109. UNC led 11-9 entering the fourth before Northwestern’s late surge sealed the championship.

Tar Heels Punch Ticket to NCAA Final Four with 14-11 Win Over Stanford
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Tar Heels Punch Ticket to NCAA Final Four with 14-11 Win Over Stanford

UNC's No. 2-ranked women's lacrosse teambeat Stanford 14-11 at Dorrance Field to advance to the NCAA semifinals, where they'll face Maryland. Kaleigh Harden led with seven draw controls, seven caused turnovers and three ground balls, while Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo each had hat tricks and Caroline Godine and Eva Ingrilli added two goals apiece, supported by Kate Levy’s goal and three assists as UNC forced 14 turnovers and built an 8-4 halftime lead. The Tar Heels are now 15-time NCAA semifinalists, the third-most in history, and will play Maryland on May 22 in Evanston for a shot at the title.

Powerhouse Programs Fuel 2026 Division I Women’s Lacrosse All-Americans
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Powerhouse Programs Fuel 2026 Division I Women’s Lacrosse All-Americans

USA Lacrosse Magazine announced the 2026 NCAA Division I women's lacrosse All-Americans, honoring 101 players across 36 programs; Northwestern and North Carolina lead with seven selections, followed by Michigan with six, and Maryland and Syracuse with five. The honors cover first, second, and third teams plus honorable mentions, chosen by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff with input from coaches and conferences.

Tar Heels Women’s Lacrosse Earn No. 2 Seed, Host NCAA Tourney Opener
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Tar Heels Women’s Lacrosse Earn No. 2 Seed, Host NCAA Tourney Opener

UNC women's lacrosse earned the No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, entering 16-1 after winning the ACC regular-season and tournament titles, and will host the opening two rounds at Dorrance Field. Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. features Clemson vs. Davidson to set UNC's second-round opponent, with the Tar Heels hosting Sunday, May 10 at noon in the second round (potentially the quarterfinal on May 14 if they advance). The program owns a 46-22 NCAA Tournament record under coach Jenny Levy, with 14 semifinals appearances and four national titles, including last year’s undefeated season. Tickets for the rounds go on sale May 4, and parking/fan guidelines are provided.

Big 12 Conference Expands with Florida, San Diego State, and New Sports Affiliates
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Big 12 Conference Expands with Florida, San Diego State, and New Sports Affiliates

The Florida Gators women's lacrosse team will be moving to the Big 12 Conference in 2025, joining San Diego State, UC Davis, Cincinnati, Colorado, and Arizona State. This will be the fourth conference for the Gators since the program started in 2010. The Big 12 Conference in women's lacrosse will feature a single round-robin format with the top four teams advancing to the championship tournament in Colorado. Florida has had a strong record in conference play and has won multiple championships in the American Athletic Conference, Big East, and American Lacrosse Conference.

Big 12 Expands with New Additions in Lacrosse and Rowing
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Big 12 Expands with New Additions in Lacrosse and Rowing

The Big 12 Conference has added three affiliate members in women’s lacrosse and two in rowing for the 2024-25 academic year, supporting the growth of women’s sports across the Conference. Affiliate members will compete for the Conference’s postseason championship in both sports, with lacrosse members also competing in regular season competition. The league’s first-ever women’s lacrosse season in 2025 will feature a single round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the Big 12 Championship.

Expansion on the Horizon: Big 12 Welcomes Beach Volleyball and Women's Lacrosse
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Expansion on the Horizon: Big 12 Welcomes Beach Volleyball and Women's Lacrosse

The Big 12 Conference has announced the addition of beach volleyball and women's lacrosse as sponsored sports starting in 2024-25, bringing the total to 25 sports, including 15 women's sports. The expansion aims to tap into the growing popularity of these sports on a national level and allow member institutions to compete for national championships. The lineup for beach volleyball will include Arizona, Arizona State, TCU, and Utah, while women's lacrosse will feature Arizona State, Colorado, and Cincinnati. Further details will be provided at a later date.

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Northwestern dominates NCAA women's lacrosse championship, clinches 8th title.

Northwestern women's lacrosse team won its eighth national title and first in 11 years after defeating Boston College 18-6 in the NCAA championship game. Izzy Scane scored four goals and was named the most outstanding player of the tournament. Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller tied the Division I record for most national titles with eight. Northwestern dominated possession in the second half, and Boston College is now 1-5 in NCAA finals.

Northwestern dominates NCAA women's lacrosse championship.
sports3 years ago

Northwestern dominates NCAA women's lacrosse championship.

Northwestern's women's lacrosse team won their first NCAA championship in 11 years, beating Boston College 18-6 in a dominating performance. Izzy Scane scored four goals, setting two Northwestern scoring records and reaching 99 goals for the season. Freshman Madison Taylor also had four goals, and Erin Coykendall added three for the Wildcats. Northwestern's defense held Boston College to just six goals, while the Wildcats outshot the Eagles 42-19 and had a 17-8 advantage in draw controls.

Northwestern Dominates NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Game.
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Northwestern Dominates NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Game.

Boston College women's lacrosse lost to #1 Northwestern in the 2023 NCAA National Championship game, with a final score of 18-6. Despite a thrilling win over #2 Syracuse in the semifinals, Boston College struggled to keep up with Northwestern's dominant offense and suffered from turnovers and lost draw controls. This marks the fifth time in six years that Boston College has fallen short in the national title game, but the team has a bright future with talented young players and hopes to make a serious run in 2024.

Boston College's Strategic Planning and Passionate Play Lead to Victory over Syracuse in NCAA Semifinals.
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Boston College's Strategic Planning and Passionate Play Lead to Victory over Syracuse in NCAA Semifinals.

Boston College executed a game plan to shut down Syracuse's "seven amazing threats" in their rematch in the NCAA women's lacrosse tournament, resulting in an 8-7 victory for the Eagles. Syracuse's attacking group, led by the Tyrrell sisters and Megan Carney, were limited to just 23 shots, with only 50% on target. Boston College's goalkeeper, Shea Dolce, made seven saves and is a shoe-in for the NCAA All-Tournament team. Syracuse's season ends with the loss, while Boston College advances to the championship game.

Syracuse Women's Lacrosse Dominates NCAA Quarterfinals and Advances to Championship Weekend.
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Syracuse Women's Lacrosse Dominates NCAA Quarterfinals and Advances to Championship Weekend.

Syracuse women's lacrosse players Emma Ward and Megan Carney scored a behind-the-back goal fed by a behind-the-back pass, which was named the top play on ESPN's "SportsCenter." The goal helped Syracuse advance to the NCAA Final Four with a win over James Madison. They will face Boston College with a chance to advance to the national title game on May 26 in Cary, N.C.