The stage is set for an exciting finish to the 2025 NCAA lacrosse season as conference champions vie for glory. With the automatic bids to the NCAA tournament on the line, we’ve predicted the champions for each of the major lacrosse conferences. Here’s a breakdown of our championship predictions:
American East Championship: Bryant vs. UMBC
Prediction: Bryant 12, UMBC 10
Bryant enters the championship with a solid record and a home-field advantage, giving them the edge over UMBC in what is expected to be a high-intensity battle for the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
Atlantic 10 Championship: Richmond vs. High Point
Prediction: Richmond 11, High Point 9
Richmond’s well-rounded team, especially on defense, proves too much for High Point. The Spiders secure a hard-fought victory in the Atlantic 10 Championship, earning their place in the NCAA tournament.
Big East Championship: Georgetown vs. Villanova
Prediction: Georgetown 13, Villanova 10
This championship game features a rematch of the regular-season finale, where Georgetown defeated Villanova 17–9. Georgetown’s potent offense, combined with a defense that has held opponents to single-digit goals in eight of their 13 games, positions them as the favorites to take the Big East title.
Big Ten Championship: Ohio State vs. Maryland
Prediction: Maryland 13, Ohio State 11
Maryland’s defense and overall depth carry them to victory over Ohio State in a tight Big Ten Championship matchup, earning their place in the NCAA tournament.
CAA Championship: Drexel vs. Towson
Prediction: Towson 12, Drexel 10
Towson’s experience and strong offense push them past Drexel in a competitive CAA Championship, securing their spot in the NCAA tournament.
Ivy League Championship: Cornell vs. Princeton
Prediction: Cornell 14, Princeton 11
Cornell’s explosive offense and defensive resilience give them the edge over Princeton, securing the Ivy League Championship and an automatic NCAA bid.
MAAC Championship: Siena vs. Sacred Heart
Prediction: Sacred Heart 12, Siena 10
Sacred Heart rises to the occasion, defeating Siena in a close match to take the MAAC Championship and earn their place in the NCAA tournament.
NEC Championship: Robert Morris vs. Le Moyne
Prediction: Robert Morris 12, Le Moyne 10
Robert Morris’s strong play on both ends of the field leads them to victory over Le Moyne, securing the NEC title and their NCAA tournament bid.
Patriot League Championship: Army vs. Boston University
Prediction: Army 13, Boston University 10
Army defeats Boston University in a hard-fought contest, securing the Patriot League Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
ACC Championship: Syracuse vs. North Carolina
Prediction: Syracuse 13, North Carolina 10
Syracuse takes down North Carolina in the ACC Championship with their high-powered offense and strong all-around play, earning the automatic NCAA bid.
2025 NCAA Lacrosse Tournament Automatic Bids (Summary)
- American East: Bryant
- Atlantic 10: Richmond
- Big East: Georgetown
- Big Ten: Maryland
- CAA: Towson
- Ivy League: Cornell
- MAAC: Sacred Heart
- NEC: Robert Morris
- Patriot League: Army
- ACC: Syracuse
We’ve predicted the champions for each of the conferences, and each of these teams has secured their place in the 2025 NCAA Lacrosse Tournament. Expect some thrilling action as these top teams aim for national glory.
