Four teams, each with a unique story, now stand one win away from playing for the national title. We’ve got perennial powerhouses in RIT and Tufts, hungry challengers in Dickinson and Bowdoin, and a pair of high-stakes rematches loaded with history. Every ground ball, save, and goal tonight will be magnified under the spotlight. Buckle up, Final Four Sunday is here, and it’s going to be electric.
RIT vs. Dickinson
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: Tiger Stadium, Rochester, NY
RIT (21-1) enters the semifinal with momentum after a dominant 14-5 victory over Cortland in the quarterfinals, led by senior attackman Clifford Gaston’s four goals . The Tigers, national champions in 2021 and 2022, are seeking a return to the title game.
Dickinson (11th-ranked) achieved a historic milestone by reaching their first-ever NCAA semifinal, following an 11-9 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI . Earlier this season, Dickinson faced RIT and suffered a 24-7 loss on March 14 . However, the Red Devils have demonstrated significant growth and resilience since then.
Tufts vs. Bowdoin
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Bello Field, Medford, MA
Top-ranked Tufts (21-0), the defending national champions, continued their impressive run with a 17-8 quarterfinal victory over Gettysburg, highlighted by senior Max Ettinghausen’s six goals.
Bowdoin (16-3) advanced to the semifinals for the second consecutive year after a commanding 19-11 win against Christopher Newport. Jason Lach led the Polar Bears with eight goals, while Casey Ryan contributed four assists. In their regular-season meeting on April 23, Tufts defeated Bowdoin 15-14 in a thrilling 2 OT match up.
The winners of each game will advance to the DeeThreeLax National Championship next Sunday 5/25.
This is what May lacrosse is all about, legacies being written, underdogs chasing glory, and titans trying to cement their place in history. Whether it’s RIT looking to return to the mountaintop, Dickinson trying to shock the world, Tufts defending their crown, or Bowdoin aiming to flip the script, every program has something to prove. Two teams will punch their ticket to the national championship tonight. Don’t miss a second, DeeThreeLax biggest stage awaits.
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