The 2026 College Lacrosse Tournament

May 4, 2026, 19:45
USSports

Introduction

The NCAA has the lists for the 2026 men's and women's lacrosse games. They have the dates and the teams.

Main Body

Northwestern is the top team for the women. They won many games. They will play the final games at their own stadium. North Carolina and Maryland are also top teams. Rutgers is in the tournament again for the first time since 2022. Princeton is the top team for the men. Notre Dame and Richmond are also high on the list. Maryland is not in the men's tournament. They played in every tournament since 2003, but they lost this year.

Conclusion

The men start on May 6. The women start on May 8. The final games are on May 24 and 25.

Learning

⚡ The 'Time' Shift

Look at how we talk about the Past vs. the Future in this text. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

1. What already happened (The Past) We add -ed to the action word.

  • They play → They played
  • They lose → They lost (Special change!)
  • Example: "They played in every tournament since 2003."

2. What will happen (The Future) We use the magic word will before the action.

  • They win → They will play
  • Example: "They will play the final games."

Quick Guide: Yesterday → -ed / Special word Tomorrow → will + word

📅 Calendar Words When you see a date, use the word on:

  • on May 6
  • on May 24

Pattern: On + Month + Day → Specific Date

Vocabulary Learning

tournament (n.)
A competition in which many participants take part.
Example:The school hosts a basketball tournament every year.
stadium (n.)
A large outdoor arena where sports are played.
Example:They played the final game at the stadium.
top (adj.)
Highest or best in a group.
Example:Northwestern is the top team for the women.
won (v.)
To be victorious in a game or contest.
Example:They won many games.
lost (v.)
To fail to win a game or contest.
Example:They lost this year.
start (v.)
To begin an activity or event.
Example:The men start on May 6.
dates (n.)
Specific days on which something happens.
Example:They have the dates for the games.
games (n.)
Matches or contests in a sport.
Example:They have the dates and the teams.
list (n.)
A set of items written or spoken together.
Example:They have the lists for the games.
high (adj.)
Of great amount or degree.
Example:Richmond are also high on the list.