Adelphi Makes History With 2025 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Win

On May 25, 2025, Adelphi University defeated the unbeaten University of Tampa 9–8 in an exciting overtime final at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, to win its ninth NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship. The Panthers are now one of the most successful programs in DII lacrosse history after winning the national championship for the second time in a row under head coach Gordon Purdie.

The championship matchup was tightly contested. In the third quarter, Adelphi overcame Tampa 4–2 to take the lead after trailing 5–4 at the half. Just over six minutes remained in regulation time, and Tampa was able to tie the score at 8–8. Outstanding midfielder Kyle Lewis, who was voted the USILA Outstanding Midfielder of the Year, broke the tie just 1:19 into overtime to win the match that had been tied the entire time.

Vincent McDermott, who scored four goals and provided an assist, and goalie Dylan Renner, who made 14 saves, including two crucial ones in the closing minutes of regulation, were particularly noteworthy performances. Due to his outstanding play, Renner won the USILA Most Outstanding Player title for the second year in consecutive years.

Adelphi defeated Georgian Court (23–9) in the first round, Molloy (21–7) in the quarterfinals, and St. Anselm (13–11) in the semifinals, all of which were decisive wins on their route to the title. Since Merrimack’s consecutive victories in 2018 and 2019, no men’s lacrosse team in the Northeast-10 Conference has won back-to-back titles as the Panthers have.

This year’s tournament began with first round action on Wednesday, May 7, and concluded with the championship game on Sunday, May 25, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship Bracket 2025-

2025 DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship Schedule, Selection Information

All times listed in ET.

• Championship | Sunday, May 25 at 4 p.m. — NCAA.com
  • No. 1 Adelphi 9, No. 1 Tampa 8

• Selection show | Sunday, May 4 — NCAA.com
• First round | Wednesday, May 7
  • No. 3 Seton Hill 15, No. 6 Wilmington (DE) 7
  • No. 1 Tampa 12, No. 8 Colorado Mesa 7
  • No. 1 Adelphi 23, No. 8 Georgian Court 9
  • No. 2 St. Anselm 17, No. 7 Bentley 12
  • No. 2 Limestone 28, No. 7 North Greenville 10
  • No. 6 Maryville 16, No. 3 Anderson (SC) 10
  • No. 5 Molloy 15, No. 4 Pace 14
  • No. 5 Wingate 17, No. 4 Lenoir-Rhyne 16
• Quarterfinals | Sunday, May 11 at 1 p.m.
  • No. 1 Adelphi 21, No. 5 Molloy 7
  • No. 2 St. Anselm 9, No. 3 Seton Hill 8
  • No. 6 Maryville (MO) 13, No. 2 Limestone 12 (OT)
  • No. 1 Tampa 13, No. 5 Wingate 9
• Semifinals | Sunday, May 18
  • No. 1 Adelphi 13, No. 2 St. Anselm 11
  • No. 1 Tampa 12, No. 6 Maryville (MO) 8

DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship History-

The NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship has a storied history, showcasing the pinnacle of collegiate lacrosse competition since its inception in 1974. After a brief hiatus from 1982 to 1992, the tournament resumed in 1993 and has been held annually, with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adelphi University stands as the most successful program in the tournament’s history, securing its ninth national title in 2025. Under the guidance of head coach Gordon Purdie, the Panthers achieved back-to-back championships by defeating the previously unbeaten University of Tampa 9–8 in an overtime thriller at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The 2025 championship game was a testament to the competitive spirit of DII lacrosse. After trailing 5–4 at halftime, Adelphi rallied in the third quarter to take the lead. Tampa managed to tie the game at 8–8, forcing overtime. Just 1:19 into the extra period, Kyle Lewis, the USILA Outstanding Midfielder of the Year, scored the decisive goal, securing the victory for Adelphi.

Throughout the tournament, Adelphi demonstrated dominance, with notable victories over Georgian Court (23–9) in the first round, Molloy (21–7) in the quarterfinals, and St. Anselm (13–11) in the semifinals. The Panthers’ consistent performance underscores their legacy as a powerhouse in DII men’s lacrosse.

Here’s a complete list of every NCAA DII men’s lacrosse champion: