North Carolina and Syracuse to Battle in ACC Men's Lacrosse Semifinal
The North Carolina Tar Heels men's lacrosse team is set to face off against the Syracuse Orange in the semifinal of the 2026 ACC Men's Lacro...
Notre Dame secured the No. 1 seed after sharing the ACC regular-season title with North Carolina; they earned the top spot due to their head-to-head victory over UNC. Why this matters: Securing the top seed gives Notre Dame a favorable path in the tournament.
All four participating teams—Notre Dame, North Carolina, Duke, and Syracuse—are ranked in the top 10 of the USILA poll and the NCAA's RPI. Why this matters: This highlights the strength and competitiveness of the ACC in men's lacrosse.
The semifinals on May 2 will feature No. 1 Notre Dame against No. 4 Syracuse, and No. 2 North Carolina against No. 3 Duke. Why this matters: These matchups are rematches of regular-season games, adding intrigue and the potential for প্রতিশোধ.
The 2025 ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship promises high-stakes lacrosse action, with each team vying for the conference title and a strong position heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Tournament Bracket and Matchups
The tournament will kick off with the semifinals on Friday, May 2:
No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 4 Syracuse at 5 p.m. ET
No. 2 North Carolina vs. No. 3 Duke at 8 p.m. ET
The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, at noon ET.
Team Overviews
Notre Dame:: The Fighting Irish (8-3, 3-1 ACC) are the two-time reigning national champions and also won the 2024 ACC Men’s Lacrosse Championship. They are led by key players like Chris Kavanagh and Devon McLane.
North Carolina:: The Tar Heels (10-3, 3-1 ACC) are a strong contender, having shared the regular-season title. Their game against Duke is highly anticipated, as their previous encounter was a close 8-7 victory for UNC.
Duke:: The Blue Devils (11-4, 2-2 ACC) are looking to avenge their earlier loss to North Carolina and showcase their talent on the big stage.
Syracuse:: The Orange (9-5, 2-2 ACC) will aim to repeat their regular-season victory over Notre Dame and prove their mettle in the tournament.
How to Watch
All games will be televised on the ACC Network.
Individual session tickets are available online [HERE?ref=yanuki.com].
Q: Where is the 2025 ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship being held?
The championship is being held at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Q: When are the semifinal games?
The semifinal games are on Friday, May 2, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET.
Q: How can I purchase tickets?
Individual session tickets are available online. Group tickets can be inquired about by emailing [email protected].
The 2025 ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship features highly competitive teams.
Key matchups to watch include Notre Dame vs. Syracuse and North Carolina vs. Duke.
The tournament winner will gain a significant advantage heading into the NCAA Tournament.
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