Colorado State University holds the record for most MCLA championships won with six (1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2012 and 2013). The opening two rounds were played at UC Irvine in Orange County and the semifinals and finals at Chapman University in Orange, CA. The MCLA exists to provide a quality college lacrosse experience where varsity NCAA lacrosse does not exist. As of the 2014 season, participation has increased to 210 teams. The MCLA separates teams into divisions (I or II) based upon performance history, and regional conferences. The remaining six teams to qualify for the tournament are selected by an at large process by the MCLA tournament committee. 6 Illinois 4
In 2011, with the conclusion of the agreement between the MCLA and Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, the MCLA selected a new home for the National Championships. The Marine Corps League Auxiliary was chartered on September 4, 1937 as a subsidiary organization of the Marine Corps League, Inc. On August 25, 1950, the Auxiliary was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia as an affiliate of the Marine Corps League, Inc. Graduate and Continuing Education Earn your Master of Business Administration or Master of Education at MCLA—or complete your degree in a supportive cohort model. 3 UC Santa Barbara 13, No. The National Championships are held in May, featuring 16 qualifying teams from each division in a single-elimination contest to decide the National Champions. On a national scale, the MCLA provides the infrastructure to support a level playing field through eligibility rules and enforcement and the use of NCAA rules of play. First Round Games 10:45/11:00 am, 1:30/1:45 pm, 4:15/4:30 pm, and 7:00/7:15 pm Tuesday, May 11th . Semi-Final Games 11:00 am DII, 1:15 pm DII, 3:30 pm DI, 5:45 pm DI
On an individual scale, the MCLA provides rules and a structure that promotes "virtual varsity" lacrosse, or an experience paralleling that of NCAA programs. All 2021 National Championship games take place at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Two first-time champions were crowned, Colorado (DI) and Grand Valley State (DII). We look forward to welcoming our second ever Hall of Fame inductees to the MCLA HOF. While the MCLA provides a high level of athletic competition, it is one of the few governing bodies that does not have a national GPA requirement for its athletes. Brigham Young (1997, 2000, 2007, 2011) is second in MCLA history with four national titles.
The remaining six teams to qualify for the tournament are selected by an at large process by the MCLA tournament committee. 7 Simon Fraser 16 No.
1 Arizona 20, No. The National Championships are held in May, featuring 16 qualifying teams from each division in a single-elimination contest to decide the National Champions. MCLA ranks as No. Monday, May 10th. Each of the ten conference champions of the regular season receives an automatic bid to the National Tournament. All 2021 National Championship games take place at the First Round Games 10:45/11:00 am, 1:30/1:45 pm, 4:15/4:30 pm, and 7:00/7:15 pm
The MCLA, an organization governing a mere 70 teams in 1997, has seen a rapid growth in affiliation as national interest in the sport of lacrosse continues to increase. The 2012, 2013 MCLA Championships were relocated to a new venue; The 2014, MCLA National Championships were held in Southern California. The 2021 MCLA National Championships Presented by New Balance Lacrosse returns May 10-15 at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Each of the ten conference champions of the regular season receives an automatic bid to the National Tournament. 2 Virginia Tech 17, No. The Wolverines were able to repeat their success the following season by once again going undefeated and beating Chapman University in the national championship game on May 16, 2009. Yearly Results. Official Website of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) Thirty-two teams, four days of competition, two champions crowned! Quarter Final Games @ 3:45/4:00 pm and 6:30/6:45 pm
8 Auburn 2 No. All games begin at listed time or 15 minutes after preceding game's conclusion in case of overtime. 7 on the organization’s list of top public colleges and also appears on U.S. News’ list of Top National Liberal Arts colleges. Consolation Games 10:00 am 3rd Annual MCLA Skills Challenge 1 - 3 pm Quarter Final Games @ 3:45/4:00 pm and 6:30/6:45 pm Thursday, May 13 The University of Michigan Varsity Club Lacrosse Team became the first team in MCLA history to complete a perfect season by defeating Chapman University in the national championship game on May 17, 2008. 1997 - St. Louis, Missouri Quarterfinals No. The Rams also hold the distinction of sending the first MCLA player into Major League Lacrosse when goaltender Alex Smith made the roster of Denver Outlaws from 2006-2010.