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.

2019 MCLA National Championships: Dayton Outlasts NDSU

Dayton scored the first six goals of the game and held off former national champion North Dakota State for an 11-9 win in the first Division II semifinal at the 2019 MCLA National Championships powered by Under Armour. Dayton (12-3) advances to the championship game on Saturday at 11 a.m. against the winner of the […]

2019 MCLA National Tournament: USC, Idaho Move On

The sixth-seeded College of Idaho took down No. 3 Grand Valley State to help keep their perfect season intact, while South Carolina moved past Liberty at the 2019 MCLA National Tournament. No. 6 College of Idaho (14-0) d. No. 3 Grand Valley State (8-3), 13-9 With an 8-2 second-half run sparked by Tyler Sanchez and […]

2019 MCLA National Tournament: No. 1 Goes Down in DII

The No. 1 seed in Division II of the 2019 MCLA National Tournament fell on Tuesday, while the No. 1 seed in Division I, Cal, moved on to the semifinals. No. 8 NDSU (7-7) d. No. 1 Minn. Duluth (12-2), 17-14 They were the No. 1 team for the entire regular season, the top seed […]

2019 MCLA National Tournament: FSU Upsets No. 5 ASU

Davis Crayner’s second goal of Monday’s game between his No. 12 Florida State squad and No. 5 Arizona State was the biggest of his collegiate career. It came midway through the second overtime of the first-round game between the two teams, sending the Seminoles to the 2019 MCLA national tournament quarterfinals. DAVIS CRAYNER CALLED GAME! […]

2019 MCLA National Tournament: Cal Tames Tigers

The first-round of the 2019 MCLA National Tournament saw the top-team in Division I take down No. 16 LSU 20-8 during opening day. No. 1 Cal (15-0) d. No. 16 LSU (7-8), 20-8 Showing the type of offensive power that has kept them at No. 1 in the polls for the entire season, top-seeded Cal […]

2019 MCLA National Tournament: St. Johns Posts Only DII Upset

The first round of the 2019 MCLA National Tournament saw only one upset, as St. John’s took down No. 7 Kennesaw State during Division II opening day. No. 10 St. John’s (6-5) d. No. 7 Kennesaw State (10-3), 10-9 In a tight game the entire way, No. 10 St. John’s managed to edge No. 7 […]

2019 MCLA National Championships: Four UMLC Teams Advance

Teams from the Upper Midwest Lacrosse Conference (UMLC) earned the top four seeds at the 2019 MCLA National Championships in the Division II bracket powered by Under Armour and all four advanced to the quarterfinals with wins on Monday morning at the Salt Lake City Regional Athletic Complex. The quartet will find out who they […]

2019 MCLA National Championships: Cal Grabs DI No. 1 Seed

Ranked atop the weekly poll for the entire regular season, California has been installed as the top seed in the 2019 MCLA National Championships powered by Under Armour after the selection committee unveiled the bracket on Sunday night. The Bears (14-0), who are making their 10th appearance at nationals and have a championship to their […]

2019 MCLA National Championships: DII Pairings

It was the top-ranked Division II team for the entire regular season and now Minn.-Duluth has been inserted as the top seed for the 2019 MCLA National Championships powered by Under Armour. The Bulldogs (11-1) lead a six-team contingent of Upper Midwest Lacrosse Conference (UMLC) representatives in this year’s bracket. No. 2 St. Thomas (7-4), […]

Lone Star Alliance 2019 D-I Tourney Field Announced

They’ve combined to win the last three conference championships and now Texas A&M and Southern Methodist have been installed as the two top seeds in the 2019 Lone Star Alliance tournament of the MCLA. The Aggies (9-5, 4-0 LSA) and Mustangs (10-5, 5-0) finished atop the LSA South and North divisions, respectively, and will host […]

MCLA Weekly Coaches Poll: DI and DII Week 1 Polls

Michigan State raced out to a 2-0 start to the season, cementing its place atop the first installment of the Under Armour MCLA Division I Weekly Coaches Poll for the period ending Feb. 17. Locked in a tie with Chapman (1-1) in the preseason poll, the Spartans (2-0) are alone at the top of the […]

MCLA Preseason Polls Released

The MCLA preseason polls have been released, and the top two teams from a season ago now sit tied atop the standings in the MCLA Division I Preseason Poll. The MCLA Division II Preseason Poll features North Dakota State University leading the pack. The race for Salt Lake is on! Check out the releases for […]