The NCAA recently unveiled the bracket for the 2025 Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championship in a selection show on May 5, available on NCAA.com.
This year’s tournament consists of 47 teams participating in a single-elimination format. The competition kicks off with 14 first-round games conducted at various campus sites. Following this, 16 second-round matchups will also take place at 16 campus venues. The regional games will be hosted at four designated sites to determine which teams proceed to the semifinals. The grand finale of the championship is set for May 23-25 at Kerr Stadium in Salem, Virginia.
Complete 2025 Championship Bracket
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Championship Schedule
All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
- Regional Finals — Sunday, May 18
- Semifinals — Friday, May 23
- Championship Finals — Sunday, May 25
Selection Show and Match Results
First Round Results (May 9-10)
- Plymouth St. 20, Marymount 16
- Haverford 18, St. Mary’s (MD) 10
- John Carroll 15, Grove City 5
- Lake Forest 13, Carroll (WI) 12
- Trinity (CT) 19, Meredith 5
- Ithaca 17, Oswego St. 13
- William Smith 25, Husson 2
- Stevens 22, George Fox 3
- Babson 21, Worcester St. 9
- Scranton 12, MIT 10
- WestConn 15, Merchant Marine 11
- Wash. & Lee 26, Transylvania 2
- Endicott 20, Emmanuel 3
- Messiah 20, Mount Union 4
Second Round Results (May 10-11)
- Middlebury 20, Ithaca 5
- St. John Fisher 21, John Carroll 5
- Colby 17, Endicott 1
- York (PA) 20, Plymouth St. 5
- Denison 23, Lake Forest 4
- Tufts 17, Scranton 5
- Wesleyan (CT) 15, Babson 5
- William Smith 13, Amherst 12
- Gettysburg 13, Trinity (CT) 11
- Salisbury 9, Haverford 8
- Stevens 15, vs. TCNJ 9
- Rowan 20, WestConn 5
- Franklin & Marshall 15, Messiah 11
- Pomona-Pitzer 23, Colorado Col. 10
- Wash. & Lee 19, Sewanee 5
History of the NCAA DIII Women’s Lacrosse Championship
Middlebury emerged victorious in the 2024 championship, marking their third consecutive national title. The following table encapsulates the historical champions and runner-ups:
| Year | Champion | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Middlebury | Kate Livesay | 16-5 | Salisbury | Salem, VA |
| 2023 | Middlebury | Kate Livesay | 17-9 | Gettysburg | Salem, VA |
| 2022 | Middlebury | Kate Livesay | 13-5 | Tufts | Salem, VA |
| 2021 | Salisbury | Jim Nestor | 14-13 | Tufts | Salem, VA |
| 2020 | Canceled due to COVID-19 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Middlebury | Kate Livesay | 14-9 | Salisbury | Ashland, VA |
| 2018 | Gettysburg | Carol Cantele | 11-9 | Middlebury | Salem, VA |
| 2017 | Gettysburg | Carol Cantele | 6-5 | TCNJ | Salem, VA |
