The selections for the 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championship were announced during a special selection show on May 5, 2025, streaming live on NCAA.com. This year’s tournament features a total of 47 teams, including 30 automatic bids alongside 17 at-large selections. Complete details of the selections can be found here.
➡️ WATCH: First and second rounds live on NCAA.com
The 2025 championship operates as a single-elimination tournament. The opening round consists of 14 games held across various campus locations, followed by 16 second-round matches also hosted at these sites. Advancing teams will compete in regional games at four designated locations to secure their spots in the semifinals. The championship finals are scheduled for May 23-25, 2025, at Kerr Stadium located in Salem, Virginia.
2025 NCAA DIII Women’s Lacrosse Championship Bracket
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Championship Schedule for 2025
All times are in Eastern Time (ET).
- Second Round: Saturday, May 10 – Sunday, May 11
- Regional Games: Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 18*
- Semifinals: Friday, May 23
- Championship Finals: Sunday, May 25
*Please note that institutions with a Sunday No-Play policy will adjust their scheduling accordingly.
Recent Game Outcomes
Below are notable results from the second round:
- 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
Historical Context of the Championship
Middlebury has a remarkable history in the DIII Women’s Lacrosse Championship, having clinched the title in 2024, marking their third consecutive championship victory. Below is a brief historical overview of recent champions:
| 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 |
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| 2019 | Middlebury | Kate Livesay | 14-9 | Salisbury | Ashland, VA |
