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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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 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 and Boston College are facing off in the women's lacrosse semifinals with a chance to advance to the national championship game on the line. Syracuse is seeking revenge against Boston College, who handed them their only loss of the season. The winner will face Northwestern in the championship game. Syracuse currently leads 3-2 in the second period.
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.
The No. 4-seed UNC women's lacrosse team defeated Richmond 16-12 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals for the 23rd time in program history. UNC will face Denver on Thursday, May 18. The Tar Heels have won 64 of their last 69 games and remain undefeated in the all-time series with Richmond at 10-0. Caitlyn Wurzburger reached 200 career points and is now tied for ninth all-time in school history for single-season assists with 34.
The No. 1 ranked Syracuse women's lacrosse team lost to No. 5 Boston College, 17-16, ending their perfect regular season and giving Boston College a share of the ACC regular-season championship. Syracuse will be the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament and will start postseason play next Wednesday. Meaghan Tyrrell became the program's career points leader with 397 points.
Boston College spoils Syracuse University's attempt at an undefeated regular season in women's lacrosse with a comeback win, earning the ACC regular season title and the No. 1 seed at the ACC Tournament. Meaghan Tyrrell becomes the all-time leading scorer in SU history with 397 points. Syracuse finishes the regular season at 15-1, one win shy of a program record of 16 straight.
The No. 1 Syracuse Orange Women's Lacrosse team defeated the No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels 14-12, securing their 15th-straight victory and snapping UNC's 41-game winning streak at home. Emma Tyrrell led Syracuse with four goals and two assists, while Delaney Sweitzer tied a career-high with 15 saves. Syracuse will close the regular season hosting Boston College on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.
The No. 22 Clemson Women’s Lacrosse team lost to No. 3 North Carolina 17-8 in an ACC game. North Carolina took an early lead with a 5-0 run in the first quarter, and Clemson struggled to catch up. Gianna New led all scorers with three goals, while Sophia Chepenik scored two goals for Clemson. The Tigers will host Louisville in their next game.
