How did Northwestern win the 2023 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship. What were the key moments and matchups in the tournament. Which teams made surprising runs or early exits.
Northwestern Captures 2023 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Title
The 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Tournament concluded with Northwestern claiming the national championship after defeating Boston College 18-6 in the final. This marked Northwestern’s eighth national title in program history, solidifying their status as one of the most dominant teams in women’s college lacrosse.
The Wildcats’ path to victory included impressive wins over Michigan (8-7), Denver (15-7), and Boston College in the championship game. Their tournament run showcased exceptional offensive firepower and stifling defense, allowing them to outscore opponents by significant margins.
Boston College’s Journey to the Final
Boston College, seeded third in the tournament, made an impressive run to reach the championship game. They overcame challenges from Penn (9-7) and Syracuse (8-7) before falling to Northwestern in the final. The Eagles’ resilience and ability to win close games highlighted their competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
Key Victories for Boston College
- Quarterfinal win over Penn: 9-7
- Semifinal victory against Syracuse: 8-7
These tight victories demonstrated Boston College’s ability to perform under pressure, making their run to the final all the more impressive.
Surprising Runs and Early Exits
The 2023 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament featured several surprising outcomes and early exits by top-seeded teams. One of the most notable upsets came when James Madison, seeded seventh, defeated second-seeded Syracuse in the quarterfinals with a score of 13-7.
Notable Upsets and Close Calls
- James Madison (7) over Syracuse (2): 13-7
- Stony Brook over Penn State: 12-8
- UAlbany over Virginia: 16-14
These results showcased the competitive nature of the tournament and the potential for lower-seeded teams to make deep runs.
Tournament Bracket Breakdown
The 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Tournament bracket featured 28 teams competing for the national title. The tournament structure included first-round byes for top-seeded teams, followed by single-elimination rounds leading up to the championship game.
Tournament Format
- First Round: 16 teams competed
- Second Round: 16 teams (including those with first-round byes)
- Quarterfinals: 8 teams
- Semifinals: 4 teams
- Championship: 2 teams
This format ensured that the top teams had a slight advantage while still allowing for potential upsets and exciting matchups throughout the tournament.
Standout Performances and Key Players
Throughout the tournament, several players stood out with exceptional performances that propelled their teams to victory. While individual statistics for the entire tournament are not provided in the given information, it’s clear that certain teams and players made significant impacts.
Notable Team Performances
- Northwestern: Dominant offensive showing, especially in the 18-6 championship win
- James Madison: Upset victory over Syracuse in the quarterfinals
- Boston College: Clutch performances in close games against Penn and Syracuse
These standout performances highlighted the skill and competitiveness present in women’s college lacrosse at the highest level.
Impact of Seeding on Tournament Outcomes
The seeding of teams in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament played a significant role in shaping the tournament’s progression. While top seeds like Northwestern lived up to expectations, there were several instances where lower-seeded teams outperformed their ranking.
Seeding vs. Performance Analysis
- 1 seed (Northwestern): Lived up to expectations, winning the championship
- 2 seed (Syracuse): Upset in the quarterfinals by 7th-seeded James Madison
- 3 seed (Boston College): Exceeded expectations by reaching the final
- 7 seed (James Madison): Impressive run to the semifinals
This analysis demonstrates that while seeding provides a general guideline for team strength, the unpredictable nature of tournament play can lead to surprising outcomes.
Championship Game Highlight: Northwestern vs. Boston College
The 2023 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship game between Northwestern and Boston College was a showcase of high-level lacrosse. Northwestern’s dominant 18-6 victory highlighted their offensive prowess and defensive stability.
Key Factors in Northwestern’s Victory
- Offensive efficiency: Scoring 18 goals against a strong Boston College defense
- Defensive performance: Limiting Boston College to just 6 goals
- Momentum: Building on strong performances throughout the tournament
This championship victory solidified Northwestern’s position as the top team in women’s college lacrosse for the 2023 season.
Looking Ahead: Implications for Future Tournaments
The outcomes of the 2023 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament will likely have implications for future tournaments and the landscape of college lacrosse. Northwestern’s dominant performance may establish them as the team to beat in coming seasons, while the success of lower-seeded teams could influence future seeding decisions and tournament expectations.
Potential Impact on Future Tournaments
- Increased parity among top teams
- Emphasis on regular-season performance for seeding purposes
- Growing competitiveness of programs outside traditional powerhouses
As the sport continues to evolve, these factors may shape the structure and competitiveness of future NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournaments.
2023 Division I Women’s Lacrosse Official Bracket
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FINAL
Michigan 13
Central Mich. 6
FINAL
Stony Brook 12
Penn St. 8
FINAL
8 Loyola Maryland 11
Fairfield 6
FINAL
1 Northwestern 8
Michigan 7
FINAL
Stony Brook 8
8 Loyola Maryland 9
FINAL
1 Northwestern 16
8 Loyola Maryland 6
FINAL
Johns Hopkins 19
Massachusetts 8
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7 James Madison 12
Army West Point 8
FINAL
Maryland 11
Drexel 6
FINAL
2 Syracuse 25
Johns Hopkins 8
FINAL
7 James Madison 15
Maryland 14
FINAL
2 Syracuse 13
7 James Madison 7
Semifinals
Championship
Semifinals
FINAL
1 Northwestern 15
5 Denver 7
FINAL
1 Northwestern 18
3 Boston College 6
FINAL
2 Syracuse 7
3 Boston College 8
National Champion
Northwestern
FINAL
5 Denver 10
Southern California 7
FINAL
Virginia 14
UAlbany 16
FINAL
Richmond 18
Marquette 8
FINAL
4 North Carolina 16
Sacred Heart 5
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5 Denver 8
UAlbany 6
FINAL
Richmond 12
4 North Carolina 16
FINAL
5 Denver 5
4 North Carolina 4
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6 Florida 13
Jacksonville 7
FINAL
Mercer 6
Notre Dame 21
FINAL
Penn 13
UConn 8
FINAL
6 Florida 15
Notre Dame 16
FINAL
3 Boston College 9
Penn 7
FINAL
Notre Dame 6
3 Boston College 20
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NCAA lacrosse tournament bracket, schedule, TV channels for 2023 men’s, women’s Final Four
The ACC will have a heavy presence at the NCAA men’s and women’s lacrosse championships this weekend.
Three of the four schools in the championship games are from the conference.
On the women’s side, No. 3 Boston College takes on No. 1 Northwestern on Sunday. The Wildcats and Eagles have combined for 13 national championships.
On the men’s side, No. 1 Duke will play No. 3 Notre Dame. The Blue Devils and Irish both won in overtime on Saturday. Duke has won three national championships. The Irish are still trying to win their first in school history.
MORE: Watch the NCAA lacrosse Final Four live on Fubo (free trial)
Here are the schedules for this weekend’s NCAA championship tournaments:
NCAA men’s championship: No. 1 Duke vs. No. 3 Notre Dame
It’s an all-ACC final and a rematch of the April 8 matchup which the Irish won 17-12. This also is the third NCAA championship game between the two schools. Duke’s Brennan O’Neill and Dyson Williams are elite scorers, but Notre Dame’s Pat Kavanagh and Chris Kavanagh were dominant in the first matchup.
This should be another thriller.
NCAA lacrosse tournament men’s Final Four schedule, TV channels
The men’s national semifinals and final will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
| Day | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Streaming |
| Sat., May 27 | No. 1 Duke 16, No. 5 Penn State 15, OT | 12 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Sat., May 27 | No. 3 Notre Dame 13, No. 2 Virginia 12 | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Mon., May 29 | No. 1 Duke vs. No. 3 Notre Dame | 1 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
NCAA lacrosse men’s national titles by school
| School | Finals | Titles | Last |
| Virginia | 11 | 7 | 2021 |
| Duke | 3 | 3 | 2014 |
| Notre Dame | 2 | 0 | None |
| Penn State | 0 | 0 | None |
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NCAA women’s championship: No.
1 Northwestern vs. No. 3 Boston College
This is a matchup of the sport’s two powerhouses, and a rematch of a 15-14 classic the Wildcats won on Feb. 19. The Eagles led 10-6 at halftime in that game, but Northwestern’s Izzy Scane scored four goals and led a comeback victory. Boston College’s Kayla Martello also scored four goals. Scane had six goals in the 15-7 national semifinal victory against Denver. Jenn Medjid had five goals for the Eagles in an 8-7 victory against Syracuse in the national semifinals.
NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament Final Four schedule, TV channels
The women’s national semifinals and final will be played at WakeMed Soccer in Cary, N.C.
| Day | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Streaming |
| Fri., May 26 | No. 1 Northwestern 15, No. 5 Denver 7 | 3 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
| Fri., May 26 | No. 3 Boston College 8, No. 2 Syracuse 7 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
| Sun., May 28 | No. 1 Northwestern vs. No. 3 Boston College | 12 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
NCAA lacrosse women’s national titles by school
| School | Finals | Titles | Last |
| Northwestern | 8 | 7 | 2012 |
| Boston College | 5 | 1 | 2021 |
| Syracuse | 3 | 0 | None |
| Denver | 0 | 0 | None |
Artur Laks – Player Profile 2023
Player Details
Exact role
- Main role:
- Right back
- Additional role:
- Left back
Facts and figures
Date of Birth:
July 06, 2000
Place of Birth:
Tartu
Age:
22
Nationality:
Estonia
Role:
Defender – Right back
Current club:
FC Elva
Teamed with:
March 10, 2022
Contract until:
Dec 31 2023
Transfer history
Season
Date
Departs
Joins
RS
Compensation
21/22
10 March 2022
JK Welco
FC Elva
–
?
18/19
Jan 01 2019
Santos Tartu
JK Welco
–
Free agent
17/18
Jan 01 2018
Merkuur Juunior
Santos Tartu
–
?
17/18
Dec 31 2017
Sillamäe U21
Merkuur-Juunior
–
End of lease
17/18
July 01, 2017
Merkuur-Juunior
Sillamäe U21
–
Rent
16/17
June 30, 2017
JK Tammeka U21
Merkuur-Juunior
–
End of lease
16/17
Jan 01 2017
Merkuur Juunior
JK Tammeka U21
–
Rent
16/17
31 Dec.
2016
Tammeka U17
Merkuur-Juunior
–
End of lease
15/16
Jan 01 2016
Merkuur Juunior
Tammeka U17
–
Rent
15/16
Dec 31 2015
FC Ararat U17
Merkuur-Juunior
–
End of lease
14/15
Jan 01 2015
Merkuur Juunior
FC Ararat U17
–
Rent
Total transfer income:
youth teams
JK Merkuur-Juunior
Performance statistics
Full performance statistics
Player of the Year 2017 tournament position
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Regulations 8 0184 “Player of the Year – 201 7 ”
1 .
Target .
To popularize the new sport worldwide.
2. M Place and time .
The tournament will be held on November 26, 2017 in Latvia, in Malpils.
Competition starts at 09:00.
3. Competition manual .
The competition is held jointly by FINSO and LNF (Latvian Novuss Federation).
Chief referee of the competition: Ćriks Juris (Latvia, national category),
Judges: Dace Balaka and Guntis Bucenieks (Latvia, national category).
4 . Competitors .
The first 8 (eight) participants according to the international FINSO rating for 2017 take part in the women’s tournament. See Appendix #1.
The first 16 (sixteen) players according to the international FINSO rating for 2017 take part in the men’s tournament. See Appendix #2.
Participation fee per participant 10 (ten) EUR.
5 . The procedure for holding competitions and determining the winners.
At the first stage, athletes play among themselves in a round robin system in two subgroups (each subgroup has eight participants), women in one subgroup.
At the second stage in the women’s tournament, the first four participants play the second round for 1-4 places, the rest of the participants play for subsequent places (when summing up the points of both rounds are summed up).
At the second stage in the men’s tournament, the first four participants of each subgroup play with the first “four” of the second subgroup for 1-8 places, the rest of the participants play for subsequent places (when summing up the points of both circles are summed up).
If less than 7 (seven) participants are entered in the women’s tournament, then they play in two rounds.
If there are 12 (twelve) or fewer participants in the men’s tournament, then they will play in the same group in one round.
Subgroups will be composed according to generally accepted principles, for example subgroup Nr. 1 members of the rating list: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, subgroup Nr. 2 participants in the rating list: 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15. Based on the results of the draw, the panel of judges has the right to change the order of the rounds played.
Competitions are held according to the rules of FINSO and LNF (Latvian Novuss Federation) of 7 (seven) sets. Two points are awarded for a win, zero points for a loss.
With the same number of points, playing in a round robin system, a higher place is awarded:
1) according to the Shmulian coefficient (first, the points of the participants whom the player won are summed up; then the points of the participants whom he lost are summed up. The difference between these values \u200b\u200bis the coefficient participant),
2) based on the results of personal meetings (points, the ratio of sets won and lost),
3) based on the ratio of all sets played,
4) replay (number of sets at the discretion of the panel of judges).
If for some reason there will be a different number of participants, the panel of judges will decide on the spot on the formula for holding these competitions.
6. Awarding of winners.
All participants receive rating points. The best players are awarded prizes. The first 10 (ten) men and the first 6 (six) women will be awarded FINSO cash prizes.
7 . Admission Rules .
All costs associated with accommodation, meals and travel are paid by the participants themselves or the sending organization. During the competition, changeable shoes are strictly required for participants.
8. Applications .
Applications for participation must be sent through the national federations before November 13, 2017 – Guntis Bucenieks, [email protected] and Ivin Vladimir: [email protected]
The results of the IX stage of the international ranking tournament in Malpis – Latvia, will be included in the calculation of the data (number of tournaments and place in the ranking) for the final tournament “Player of the Year – 2018”
The position of players in the international ranking with the number of tournaments 4 ( four) or more, as of the date of publication of the latest version of the rating 30.
