Which teams earned spots in the 2023 NCAA Division III men’s lacrosse tournament bracket. How does the bracket break down by conference. What are the key matchups and teams to watch in the early rounds.
Tournament Field Overview
The NCAA has unveiled the 38-team field for the 2023 Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship tournament. Top-ranked and undefeated Tufts University (18-0) headlines the bracket as the presumptive #1 overall seed after capturing the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) title. Two-time defending national champion RIT also earned an automatic bid by winning the Liberty League.
The tournament field is comprised of 28 conference champions who received automatic qualification (AQ) bids, along with 10 at-large selections. Play begins with six opening round games on Wednesday, May 10 at campus sites before the second and third rounds take place the weekend of May 13-14. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be held May 20-21, leading up to the national championship game on Sunday, May 28 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Conference Representation
The NESCAC leads all conferences with 4 tournament teams, showcasing the league’s depth and quality. Tufts, Middlebury, Amherst and Williams will represent the conference in the NCAA bracket. Other multi-bid conferences include:
- Centennial Conference: 3 teams
- Middle Atlantic Conference: 3 teams
- Liberty League: 2 teams
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference: 2 teams
In total, 23 different conferences are represented in the 38-team field, highlighting the geographic diversity of Division III men’s lacrosse.
Top Seeds and Title Contenders
While official seeds have not been announced, several teams stand out as top contenders based on their regular season performance:
- Tufts (18-0) – Undefeated NESCAC champions
- RIT (18-1) – Two-time defending national champions
- York (17-2) – Capital Athletic Conference champions
- Christopher Newport (17-2) – Defeated RIT in regular season
- Gettysburg (16-2) – Centennial Conference champions
Other teams to watch include Salisbury, Lynchburg, Dickinson, and Union. The parity in Division III makes for an exciting and unpredictable tournament where upsets are common.
Key First Round Matchups
Several intriguing matchups highlight the opening round games on May 10:
- Stevens vs Cabrini – Battle between Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom and Atlantic East Conference champions
- Western New England vs Babson – New England regional clash
- Illinois Wesleyan vs John Carroll – Midwest powers collide
The winners of these games will advance to face seeded teams in the second round. How do these matchups shape up in terms of playing styles and strengths? Stevens and Cabrini both feature high-powered offenses, while Western New England and Babson rely more on stout defensive play. The Illinois Wesleyan vs John Carroll game pits two of the top teams from non-traditional lacrosse regions against each other.
Path to the Championship
The road to Lincoln Financial Field and the national title game on May 28 will be challenging for all teams involved. The tournament’s single-elimination format leaves no room for error. To claim the championship, a team will need to string together 5 or 6 consecutive wins against elite competition.
Key factors that often determine success in the DIII tournament include:
- Depth – The ability to overcome injuries and fatigue
- Experience – Teams with NCAA tournament experience tend to perform well
- Goaltending – Hot goalies can steal games in the postseason
- Faceoffs – Winning possession battles is crucial in tight games
- Coaching – In-game adjustments and preparation are magnified
Which teams are best positioned in these areas heading into the tournament? Tufts and RIT stand out for their depth and experience, while Salisbury and York boast elite faceoff specialists. The coaching matchups in later rounds will be fascinating to analyze as the bracket progresses.
Players to Watch
The Division III tournament showcases some of the top talent in college lacrosse. Key players to keep an eye on include:
- Mac Bredahl, A, Tufts – NESCAC Player of the Year
- Aidan Aitken, G, RIT – First Team All-American in 2022
- Collin Mailman, M, Dickinson – Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Year
- Drew Carpenter, A, York – Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Year
- Michael Marinelli, D, Christopher Newport – First Team All-American in 2022
These stars have the ability to take over games and lead their teams on deep tournament runs. Which players might emerge as new breakout performers on the national stage? The intense competition often allows unheralded players to step up in crucial moments.
Historical Context and Storylines
The 2023 tournament features several compelling historical angles to follow:
- RIT seeks a three-peat after winning titles in 2021 and 2022
- Salisbury aims for its 13th national championship
- Tufts looks to reclaim the title after winning three straight from 2014-2016
- York and Christopher Newport pursue their first-ever national championships
How might these historical factors impact the tournament? RIT faces the pressure of being the two-time defending champions, while programs like York and Christopher Newport are hungry to break through for their first title. Salisbury’s championship pedigree always makes them a threat regardless of seeding.
Tournament Impact and Growth of DIII Lacrosse
The expansion of the Division III tournament field to 38 teams reflects the continued growth of men’s lacrosse at this level. What factors have contributed to the sport’s increasing popularity in Division III?
- Geographic expansion to new regions
- Increased youth participation feeding college programs
- Strong academic/athletic balance at DIII schools
- Parity and competitiveness of DIII lacrosse
The tournament provides a national showcase for these programs and players. How might success in the NCAA tournament impact recruiting and program growth for the participating schools? Strong tournament runs can elevate the profile of lesser-known programs and attract more talented players in future recruiting cycles.
As the 2023 Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship gets underway, fans can look forward to three weeks of intense competition culminating with the crowning of a national champion in Philadelphia. The balanced field and single-elimination format promise plenty of drama and excitement along the way.
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Joe Murtha has 11 goals and 25 ground balls for Tufts (18-0) in 2023.
Unbeaten and No. 1 ranked Tufts headlines the 38-team field for the 2023 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship tournament. Playing in the nation’s toughest conference, the New England Small College Athletic Conference, Tufts went a perfect 18-0 this season, beating two other conference champions during the regular season — Stevens (Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom) and Cabrini (Atlantic East Conference).
Tufts dominated Middlebury, 19-6, in the NESCAC championship game on Sunday, but Middlebury still earned one of the 10 at-large bids for the NCAA tournament. Tufts and Middlebury were two of four NESCAC teams selected for the tournament, joining Amherst and Williams.
Two-time reigning NCAA champion RIT earned its way back to the tournament field with an 18-9 victory over Union in the Liberty League championship game — a rematch of last year’s NCAA title game. RIT went 18-1 this season, suffering only a loss to Christopher Newport.
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pic.twitter.com/8IO1ady4KSThe tournament gets underway with six opening round games on Wednesday at campus sites. The second and third rounds will be played the weekend of May 13-14 at campus sites followed by the quarterfinals and semifinals the weekend of May 20-21 at campus sites.
The NCAA Division III men’s championship game will be played on Sunday, May 28 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 4 p.m.
Here are the 28 conference champions that received automatic qualification bids to the NCAA tournament and the 10 at-large selections.
AQ Conference Champions (28)
Atlantic East Conference: Cabrini
Centennial Conference: Dickinson
College of Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin: Illinois Wesleyan
Colonial States Athletic Conference/New England Collegiate Conference: New England College
Commonwealth Coast Conference: Western New England College
Empire 8: St.
John Fisher
Great Northeast Athletic Conference: Emmanuel
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference: Colorado College
Landmark Conference: Scranton
Liberty League: RIT
Little East Conference: Western Connecticut State
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association: Hope
Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth: York
Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom: Stevens
Midwest Lacrosse Conference: Lake Forest
New England Small College Athletic Conference: Tufts
New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference: Babson
North Atlantic Conference: Maine Maritime
North Coast Athletic Conference: Denison
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference: Aurora
Ohio Athletic Conference: John Carroll
Old Dominion Athletic Conference: Washington and Lee
Presidents’ Athletic Conference: Grove City
Skyline Conference: U.
S. Merchant Marine Academy
Southern Athletic Association: Centre
State University of New York Athletic Conference: Geneseo
United East Conference: St. Mary’s (Md.)
USA South Athletic Conference: Pfeiffer
At-Large (10)
Amherst
Christopher Newport
Gettysburg
Kenyon
Lynchburg
Middlebury
Salisbury
Swarthmore
Union
Williams
First Round Games
Wednesday, May 10
Emmanuel at Maine Maritime
Aurora at Illinois Wesleyan
Western Connecticut State at New England College
U.S. Merchant Marine at St. Mary’s (Md.)
Pfeiffer at Centre
Lake Forest at John Carroll
Second Round Games
Saturday, May 13
Emmanuel/Maine Maritime at Tufts
York vs. Cabrini at Tufts
Illinois Wesleyan/Aurora at Denison
Lynchburg vs. St. John Fisher at Denison
Western Connecticut/New England College at RIT
Williams vs.
Babson at RIT
U.S. Merchant Marine/St. Mary’s vs. Middlebury at Union
Western New England at Union
Colorado College at Salisbury
Amherst vs. SUNY Geneseo at Salisbury
Pfeiffer/Centre at Washington and Lee
Swarthmore vs. Grove City at Washington and Lee
Hope at Christopher Newport
Gettysburg vs. Scranton at Christopher Newport
John Carroll/Lake Forest at Dickinson
Kenyon vs. Stevens at Dickinson
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05/30/2023
Admission Campaign – 2023
On our website in the section Home / Applicants / Applicants (specialist / bachelor / master) there is a video that details the rules for admission to Ryazan State Medical University.
06/19/2023
ALL-RUSSIAN EDUCATIONAL AND LEGAL INTENSIVE DEDICATED TO THE ISSUES OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE
From June 15 to June 17, RyazSMU became the venue for an educational and legal intensive under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
19.06.2023
RESULTS OF THE INTRA-UNIVERSITY OLYMPIAD ON THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Today, at the Department of General and Special Psychology with a course of Pedagogy, the ceremony of awarding the winners of the traditional intra-university subject Olympiad in the psychology of child development took place, in which 34 2nd year students of the pediatric faculty took part. The psychology of child development is one of the most important disciplines that form the competence of a future specialist in conducting a dialogue with a child and understanding the features of his mental development at different stages of childhood.
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Cardiology on the march
On June 6–8, 2023, the Annual All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference “CARDIOLOGY ON THE MARCH 2023” and the 63rd session of the FSBI “N.N. ak. E.I. Chazov” of the Ministry of Health of Russia.
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19.06.2023
Thanks from the trade union
The rector of the RyazGMU, Kalinin Roman Evgenievich, and the head of the primary trade union organization of the university, Dementyev Alexey Aleksandrovich, were thanked by the Presidium of the trade union of healthcare workers of the Russian Federation.
06/19/2023
In honor of the professional holiday
At the solemn meeting dedicated to the Day of the medical worker, guests of honor spoke and employees of the RyazGMU were awarded.
06/16/2023
Preserving the memory of dynasties
Many representatives of excellent medical dynasties work at our university. A story about them is always an opportunity to express recognition to people who, despite the complexity of the chosen path, continue to remain true to the traditions laid down by their ancestors.
06/16/2023
Congratulation of the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko on the Day of Medical Worker
06/16/2023
Rector Kalinin Roman Evgenievich’s congratulations on the Day of Medical Worker
06/15/2023
Research results for the educational process
The genetic laboratory of the Ryazan State Medical University received the first results on the sequence of genes in oncological and cardiological diseases.
This will help doctors in the treatment of patients and the selection of drugs for them.
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14.02.2023
TELL YOU WHO IS ALREADY AVAILABLE ONLINE TUITION PAYMENT IN RYAZGMU
Now all students of the FDPO RyazGMU can pay for training without leaving their homes. You can pay online and without commission using the new service pay.rzgmu.ru
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Course “PSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS OF WORK WITH THE CONSEQUENCES OF PSYCHOTRAUFUL EVENTS”
Additional professional advanced training program “Psychological methods of working with the consequences of traumatic events” was developed for specialists with a psychological education.
02/28/2023
SWIMMING IN THE MEDICAL SENSE IS USEFUL FOR ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE
Why – says Valery Grigorievich Demikhov, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Director of the Scientific and Clinical Center for Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Ryazan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia
22.02.2023
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On February 16, a visit to the State Healthcare Institution “Novomoskovsk City Clinical Hospital” took place. On behalf of the Ministry of Health of the Tula region, tests were prepared to assess the knowledge of obstetrician-gynecologists.
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22.02.2023
TRAINING UNDER THE PROGRAM “NURSING IN PEDIATRICS” IS COMPLETED
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Learning to write dissertations
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Conference of psychologists
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06/02/2023
I Congress of Therapists of the Central Federal District
8-9June at the Ryazan State Medical University will host a forum focused on practical healthcare professionals. The organizers are RNMOT, the Ministry of Health of the Ryazan Region and the Ryazan State Medical University.
06/02/2023
In June, the second cycle of training “Fundamentals of Kinesiology Taping” starts
The cycle is intended for everyone, regardless of the presence or absence of a medical education.
Listeners have the opportunity to get or improve the skill of using elastic bands, to learn everything or almost everything about teips!
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Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Pediatrics
On June 3, 2023, the University will host the Interregional Scientific and Practical Conference “Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Pediatrics”. Beginning at 10.00 in the hall of the Academic Council, at the address: Ryazan, st. Vysokovoltnaya, d. 7, bldg. 1, 4th floor.
05/25/2023
Mental health service: achievements and prospects
We invite you to take part in the IX Interregional Scientific and Practical Conference “Mental Health Service: Achievements and Prospects.
Dedicated to the 135th anniversary of the Ryazan Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital. N.N. Bazhenov”, which will be held on June 2, 2023 on the basis of the Ryazan Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital. Bazhenova N.N.
05/22/2023
WE INVITE YOU TO READ THE PROGRAM OF THE CONFERENCE “TOPICAL ISSUES OF THERAPY AND GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE”
05/18/2023
To the attention of graduates, students and residents!
The annual large-scale event at the Ryazan Medical University – Job Fair 2023 – will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 11 am in the foyer of the first and second floors of the medical and preventive building (Vysokovoltnaya st.
