Author: MCLA

The Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) is a confederacy of 10 non-varsity college lacrosse conferences featuring over 200 teams in two divisions across 43 states and two countries. The MCLA provides a governing structure similar to the NCAA, consisting of eligibility rules, national polls, and a national tournament to decide national champions for both Divisions I and II. On an individual scope, the MCLA’s rules and structure promote “virtual varsity” lacrosse. On a national scale, the MCLA’s infrastructure supports a level playing field through eligibility rules and enforcement, along with the use of NCAA rules of play. Providing a quality college lacrosse experience where varsity lacrosse does not yet exist, the purpose of the MCLA is to provide access to the collegiate game for those who seek it.

MCLA Preseason Coaches Poll

The MCLA preseason coaches polls are officially here and there certainly is a lot to take in. Many familiar faces remain towards the top of the polls while some underdogs from last season have snuck into the Top 25. 2022 New Balance MCLA Preseason Division I Poll ATLANTA – Entering the season with the second-most […]

MCLA Invitational Tournament Adopted for 2021

ATLANTA – Due to institutional and regional restrictions that has limited the number of teams eligible to play a full schedule this spring, the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA), the preeminent non-varsity league in the country, will be hosting an “Invitational Tournament” this May in lieu of the 2021 MCLA National Championship presented by New […]

Mustangs New No. 1 After Taking Down Cal; Duluth Hangs On To No. 1 Spot Despite Loss

This week’s 2020 MCLA New Balance Coaches Poll for March 11 saw Cal Poly take over the top spot in Division I, while Minnesota-Duluth held on to the No. 1 spot in Division II despite losing to Kennesaw State, who it tied with for first-place votes. 2020 MCLA New Balance Coaches Poll: March 11 Division […]

2020 MCLA Coaches Polls: Week 2

Despite remaining undefeated on the season, South Carolina saw three first-place votes shaved off last week’s total and is just six points ahead of No. 2 Cal in the MCLA Division I New Balance Weekly Coaches Poll for the period ending Feb. 25. The Gamecocks (7-0) rallied to defeat No. 7 Florida State (3-1) to […]

2020 MCLA Championships: May 4-9 in Salt Lake City

The 2020 MCLA Championships are just around the corner. Will we see you in Salt Lake City this May or will you watch the games from home instead? The 2020 MCLA National Championships Presented by New Balance Lacrosse returns May 4 – 9 to the Salt Lake City Regional Athletic Complex. Thirty-two teams, four days […]

MCLA 2020 Week 1 Polls Released

The MCLA 2020 Week 1 polls have been released, with South Carolina and Minnesota-Duluth sitting atop the Division I and Division II MCLA New Balance Coaches Polls, respectively. MCLA 2020 Week 1 Polls: New Balance Coaches Polls (Division I, Division II) Division I It has shed a couple of first-place votes from the preseason, but […]