Mon May 12 00:10:00 UTC 2025: ## ESPN to Broadcast Every Game of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament

**Foxborough, MA** – The 2025 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament is set to begin, with ESPN platforms providing comprehensive coverage of every game. The first round kicks off this weekend, featuring matchups across ESPNU, ESPN+, and a highly anticipated clash between Ohio State and Notre Dame on ESPN2.

Several teams secured automatic qualifiers (AQs) through conference tournaments. Siena won the MAAC for the first time in 11 years, Albany claimed the America East title, Robert Morris secured the NEC bid, and Air Force earned their first NCAA appearance since 2017 after winning the Atlantic Sun tournament. Opening round games saw Albany defeat Siena 11-9 and Air Force edge Robert Morris 14-9.

Other notable first-round matchups include:

* **Richmond vs. North Carolina:** A top-ten ranked Richmond team, boasting strong offense and defense, faces a North Carolina team with health concerns surrounding key player Owen Duffy.
* **Towson vs. Princeton:** Towson, riding a ten-game winning streak, takes on a Princeton team with offensive firepower but question marks on defense.
* **Colgate vs. Penn State:** High-scoring Colgate, making their return to the tournament after a decade’s absence, faces a Penn State team hoping to avenge a previous season loss.
* **Georgetown vs. Duke:** Georgetown, seven-time Big East champions, clash with a strong Duke defense in a game that could test the Blue Devils’ offensive capabilities.

The quarterfinals will be held at Hofstra (May 17) and Navy (May 18), culminating in the Championship Weekend at Gillette Stadium, where both men’s and women’s semifinals and finals will be played. ESPN’s coverage will feature prominent analysts including Chris Cotter, Paul Carcaterra, and Quint Kessenich. Kessenich’s “Quintessential Podcast” will also offer insight and commentary throughout the tournament.

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