We’ve arrived at the moment fans of college lacrosse have been waiting for all season. Last night, the NCAA Selection Committee unveiled the 12-team field for the Division II men’s tournament, and the battle for a title has begun.
Tampa, the overall No. 1 seed, led the South region, while No. 2 Mercy took the top spot in the North. However, last week’s results certainly shaped the bracket as we see it today.
Le Moyne, which held the top spot in the rankings for a portion of the year, fell to Adelphi in the NE-10 final and finished as the North’s No. 3 seed. Seton Hill, which was not ranked heading into last week (it certainly made the case), dominated Lake Erie and topped Mercyhurst to win the GMAC and punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament.
Overall, the committee chose the top teams in each region. If there are gripes, they fall mainly on the seed lines.
NIKE/USA LACROSSE
DIVISION II MEN'S TOP 20
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May 9, 2022
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W/L
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1
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Tampa
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18-0
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1
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5/15 vs. TBD
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2
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Mercy
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14-1
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2
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5/15 vs. TBD
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3
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Lenoir-Rhyne
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14-3
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3
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5/11 vs. UIndy
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4
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Adelphi
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15-1
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4
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5/15 vs. TBD
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5
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Limestone
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16-2
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6
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5/15 vs. TBD
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6
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Lindenwood
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15-2
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7
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5/11 vs. Wingate
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7
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Le Moyne
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14-3
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5
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5/11 vs. Saint Anselm
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8
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Wingate
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12-4
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10
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5/11 vs. Lindenwood
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9
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UIndy
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14-3
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9
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5/11 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne
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10
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Mercyhurst
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11-4
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8
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5/11 vs. Seton Hill
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11
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Florida Southern
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12-6
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11
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Season complete
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12
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Rollins
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12-3
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12
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Season complete
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13
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Saint Anselm
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10-5
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13
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5/11 vs. Le Moyne
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14
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Seton Hill
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12-6
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NR
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5/11 vs. Mercyhurst
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15
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Florida Tech
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11-4
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14
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Season complete
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16
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Wilmington
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10-5
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15
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Season complete
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17
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Belmont Abbey
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14-4
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16
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Season complete
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18
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Colorado Mesa
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14-4
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17
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Season complete
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19
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Queens (N.C.)
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12-5
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18
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Season complete
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20
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Westminster
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10-4
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19
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Season complete
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Also considered (alphabetical order): Anderson, Bentley, Lake Erie, Lewis, Maryville, Mount Olive, Newberry, Roberts Wesleyan