NCAA Lacrosse Tournament Update: Exciting First-Round Matches

In Washington, D.C., the NCAA Lacrosse tournament kicked off with a thrilling day of first-round matches on May 11, showcasing intense competition and standout performances from top college teams.

The standout performance came from Georgetown, who stunned the seventh-seeded Duke with a score of 16-12. Aidan Carroll emerged as the star, scoring six goals and contributing two assists. His impressive second-half goals helped spark Georgetown’s dominance in the third quarter, allowing them to secure a spot in the quarterfinals for the third consecutive year.

Another big win was delivered by the fifth-seeded Penn State team, who triumphed over Colgate with a close score of 13-11. Liam Matthews was the highlight, netting the crucial tiebreaker goal and ending the game with four goals. The match was marked by a wild back-and-forth, featuring 43 turnovers combined from both teams. Matthews’ timely goal gave Penn State the momentum to finish strong.

Princeton also had a commanding win, defeating Towson 22-12. Tucker Wade made a significant impact for the Tigers with a career-high five goals and two assists. Despite a brief scare in the second quarter when Towson tied the game, Princeton quickly regained control, scoring multiple goals in a matter of seconds.

In a surprising turn of events, Richmond achieved their first ever NCAA tournament victory by beating the eighth-seeded North Carolina team 13-10. Lucas Littlejohn led with four goals and attributed the game plan to their ability to outlast their opponent.

As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to more exciting match-ups on Sunday. Games include Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, and the showdown between Maryland and Air Force. This year’s tournament promises to bring even more thrilling moments as teams vie for a spot in the quarterfinals.