List of NCAA Division II lacrosse programs

This is a list of the schools in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States and Canada that have lacrosse as a varsity sport. In the 2016 season, there are a total of 65 men's and 100 women's Division II lacrosse programs.

NCAA Division II men's lacrosse programs

School Nickname City State/
Province		 Conference Note
Adams State University Grizzlies Alamosa Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City New York Northeast-10 Conference
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Huntsville Alabama Independent [M2 1]
Alderson Broaddus University Battlers Philippi West Virginia ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 2]
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Assumption College Greyhounds Worcester Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Belmont Abbey College Crusaders Belmont North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Bentley University Falcons Waltham Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Brevard College Tornados Brevard North Carolina South Atlantic Conference [M2 3][1]
Catawba College Indians Salisbury North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Chestnut Hill College Griffins Philadelphia Pennsylvania East Coast Conference [M2 4]
Coker College Cobras Hartsville South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Colorado Mesa University Mavericks Grand Junction Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado State University–Pueblo ThunderWolves Pueblo Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Davis & Elkins College Senators Elkins West Virginia Independent [M2 5]
University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Washington District of Columbia East Coast Conference
Dominican College Chargers Orangeburg New York East Coast Conference [M2 6]
Dowling College Golden Lions Oakdale New York East Coast Conference
Emmanuel College Lions Franklin Springs Georgia Conference Carolinas
Florida Southern College Moccasins Lakeland Florida Sunshine State Conference
Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Melbourne Florida Sunshine State Conference
Franklin Pierce University Ravens Rindge New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Georgian Court University Lions Lakewood New Jersey Independent [M2 7]
University of Indianapolis Greyhounds Indianapolis Indiana ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 8]
Lake Erie College Storm Painesville Ohio ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 9]
Le Moyne College Dolphins Syracuse New York Northeast-10 Conference
Lees–McRae College Bobcats Banner Elk North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Lenoir–Rhyne University Bears Hickory North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Limestone College Saints Gaffney South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters Harrogate Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Lindenwood University Lions St. Charles Missouri ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 10]
Long Island University–Post Pioneers Brookville New York East Coast Conference
Lynn University Fighting Knights Boca Raton Florida Sunshine State Conference
Mars Hill University Lions Mars Hill North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Mercy College Mavericks Dobbs Ferry New York East Coast Conference
Mercyhurst University Lakers Erie Pennsylvania ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 11]
Merrimack College Warriors North Andover Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Molloy College Lions Rockville Centre New York East Coast Conference
University of Mount Olive Trojans Mount Olive North Carolina Conference Carolinas
New York Institute of Technology Bears Old Westbury New York East Coast Conference
North Greenville University Crusaders Tigerville South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Notre Dame de Namur University Argonauts Belmont California Independent [M2 12]
Ohio Valley University Fighting Scots Vienna West Virginia ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 13]
Pace University Setters Pleasantville New York Northeast-10 Conference
Pfeiffer University Falcons Misenheimer North Carolina Conference Carolinas [M2 14][2]
Post University Eagles Waterbury Connecticut Independent [M2 15]
Queens University of Charlotte Royals Charlotte North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Roberts Wesleyan College Redhawks North Chili New York East Coast Conference
Rockhurst University Hawks Kansas City Missouri Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference [M2 16]
Rollins College Tars Winter Park Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Anselm College Hawks Goffstown New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Saint Leo University Lions St. Leo Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Michael's College Purple Knights Colchester Vermont Northeast-10 Conference
College of Saint Rose Golden Knights Albany New York Northeast-10 Conference
St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans Sparkill New York East Coast Conference
Seton Hill University Griffins Greensburg Pennsylvania ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 17]
Shorter University Hawks Rome Georgia Independent [M2 18]
Southern New Hampshire University Penmen Manchester New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
University of Tampa Spartans Tampa Florida Sunshine State Conference
Tusculum College Pioneers Greeneville Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Walsh University Cavaliers North Canton Ohio ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 19]
Westminster College Griffins Salt Lake City Utah Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Wheeling Jesuit University Cardinals Wheeling West Virginia ECAC Division II Lacrosse League [M2 20]
Wingate University Bulldogs Wingate North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Young Harris College Mountain Lions Young Harris Georgia Independent [M2 21]
  1. ↑ Alabama-Huntsville — Independent / Primary: Gulf South Conference.
  2. ↑ Alderson Broaddus — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
  3. ↑ Brevard College — Will transition to NCAA Division III in 2017.
  4. ↑ Chestnut Hill — ECC Affiliate Member / Primary: Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
  5. ↑ Davis & Elkins — Independent / Primary: Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
  6. ↑ Dominican — ECC Affiliate Member / Primary: Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
  7. ↑ Georgian Court — Independent / Primary: Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
  8. ↑ Indianapolis — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Great Lakes Valley Conference.
  9. ↑ Lake Erie — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017).
  10. ↑ Lindenwood — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
  11. ↑ Mercyhurst — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
  12. ↑ Notre Dame de Namur — Independent / Primary: Pacific West Conference.
  13. ↑ Ohio Valley — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
  14. ↑ Pfeiffer — Will transition to NCAA Division III in 2017.
  15. ↑ Post — Independent / Primary: Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
  16. ↑ Rockhurst — RMAC Affiliate Member / Primary: Great Lakes Valley Conference.
  17. ↑ Seton Hill — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
  18. ↑ Shorter — Independent / Primary: Gulf South Conference.
  19. ↑ Walsh — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017).
  20. ↑ Wheeling Jesuit — ECAC Lacrosse Conference / Primary: Mountain East Conference.
  21. ↑ Young Harris — Independent / Primary: Peach Belt Conference.

NCAA Division II women's lacrosse programs

School Nickname City State/
Province		 Conference Note
Adams State University Grizzlies Alamosa Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City New York Northeast-10 Conference
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Huntsville Alabama Gulf South Conference
Alderson Broaddus University Battlers Philippi West Virginia Great Midwest Athletic Conference
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Assumption College Greyhounds Worcester Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Belmont Abbey College Crusaders Belmont North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Bentley University Falcons Waltham Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Huskies Bloomsburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Brevard College Tornados Brevard North Carolina South Atlantic Conference [W2 1][1]
University of Bridgeport Purple Knights Bridgeport Connecticut East Coast Conference
Caldwell University Cougars Caldwell New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Catawba College Indians Salisbury North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
University of Charleston Golden Eagles Charleston West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Chestnut Hill College Griffins Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Chowan University Hawks Murfreesboro North Carolina Independent [W2 2][3]
Coker College Cobras Hartsville South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Colorado Mesa University Mavericks Grand Junction Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado State University–Pueblo ThunderWolves Pueblo Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Converse College Valkyries Spartanburg South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Davis & Elkins College Senators Elkins West Virginia Great Midwest Athletic Conference
University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Washington District of Columbia East Coast Conference
Dominican College Chargers Orangeburg New York Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Dowling College Golden Lions Oakdale New York East Coast Conference
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Warriors East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Fighting Scots Edinboro Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Emmanuel College Lions Franklin Springs Georgia Conference Carolinas
Erskine College Flying Fleet Due West South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Felician University Golden Falcons Lodi New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
University of Findlay Oilers Findlay Ohio Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [W2 3]
Florida Southern College Moccasins Lakeland Florida Sunshine State Conference
Florida Institute of Technology Panthers Melbourne Florida Sunshine State Conference
Fort Lewis College Skyhawks Durango Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Franklin Pierce University Ravens Rindge New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Gannon University Golden Knights Erie Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Georgian Court University Lions Lakewood New Jersey Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Grand Valley State University Lakers Allendale Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Holy Family University Tigers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks Indiana Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
University of Indianapolis Greyhounds Indianapolis Indiana Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [W2 4]
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Golden Bears Kutztown Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Lake Erie College Storm Painesville Ohio Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [W2 5]
Le Moyne College Dolphins Syracuse New York Northeast-10 Conference
Lees–McRae College Bobcats Banner Elk North Carolina Conference Carolinas
Lenoir–Rhyne University Bears Hickory North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Limestone College Saints Gaffney South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters Harrogate Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Lindenwood University Lady Lions St. Charles Missouri Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference [W2 6]
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Bald Eagles Lock Haven Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Long Island University–Post Pioneers Brookville New York East Coast Conference
McKendree University Bearcats Lebanon Illinois Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [W2 7]
Mercy College Mavericks Dobbs Ferry New York East Coast Conference
Mercyhurst University Lakers Erie Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Merrimack College Warriors North Andover Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Marauders Millersville Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Molloy College Lions Rockville Centre New York East Coast Conference
University of Montevallo Falcons Montevallo Alabama Gulf South Conference [W2 8]
University of Mount Olive Trojans Mount Olive North Carolina Conference Carolinas
University of New Haven Chargers West Haven Connecticut Northeast-10 Conference
Newberry College Wolves Newberry South Carolina South Atlantic Conference
North Greenville University Crusaders Tigerville South Carolina Conference Carolinas
Notre Dame College Falcons South Euclid Ohio Mountain East Conference
Nyack College Warriors Nyack New York Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Shawnee Oklahoma Independent [W2 9][4]
Pace University Setters Pleasantville New York Northeast-10 Conference
Pfeiffer University Falcons Misenheimer North Carolina Conference Carolinas [W2 10][2]
Philadelphia University Rams Philadelphia Pennsylvania Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Post University Eagles Waterbury Connecticut Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Queens University of Charlotte Royals Charlotte North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Queens College Knights Flushing New York East Coast Conference
Regis University Rangers Denver Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Roberts Wesleyan College Redhawks North Chili New York East Coast Conference
Rockhurst University Hawks Kansas City Missouri Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference [W2 11]
Rollins College Tars Winter Park Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Anselm College Hawks Goffstown New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Saint Leo University Lions St. Leo Florida Sunshine State Conference
Saint Michael's College Purple Knights Colchester Vermont Northeast-10 Conference
St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans Sparkill New York East Coast Conference
Seton Hill University Griffins Greensburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Shepherd University Rams Shepherdstown West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Red Raiders Shippensburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Shorter University Hawks Rome Georgia Gulf South Conference
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania The Rock Slippery Rock Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Southern Connecticut State University Fighting Owls New Haven Connecticut Northeast-10 Conference
Southern New Hampshire University Penmen Manchester New Hampshire Northeast-10 Conference
Stonehill College Skyhawks Easton Massachusetts Northeast-10 Conference
University of Tampa Spartans Tampa Florida Sunshine State Conference
Tiffin University Dragons Tiffin Ohio Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Tusculum College Pioneers Greeneville Tennessee South Atlantic Conference
Urbana University Blue Knights Urbana Ohio Mountain East Conference
Ursuline College Arrows Pepper Pike Ohio Great Midwest Athletic Conference
University of Virginia's College at Wise Highland Cavaliers Wise Virginia Mountain East Conference
Walsh University Cavaliers North Canton Ohio Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [W2 12]
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Golden Rams West Chester Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats Buckhannon West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Westminster College Griffins Salt Lake City Utah Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Wheeling Jesuit University Cardinals Wheeling West Virginia Mountain East Conference
Wilmington University Wildcats New Castle Delaware Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Wingate University Bulldogs Wingate North Carolina South Atlantic Conference
Young Harris College Mountain Lions Young Harris Georgia Gulf South Conference [W2 13]
  1. ↑ Brevard College — Will transition to NCAA Division III in 2017.
  2. ↑ Chowan — Independent / Primary: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Will become a Conference Carolinas Affiliate Member in 2016.
  3. ↑ Findlay — Will join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017.
  4. ↑ Indianapolis — GLIAC Affiliate Member / Primary: Great Lakes Valley Conference.
  5. ↑ Lake Erie College — Will join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017.
  6. ↑ Lindenwood — RMAC Affiliate Member / Primary: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
  7. ↑ McKendree — GLIAC Affiliate Member / Primary: Great Lakes Valley Conference.
  8. ↑ Montevallo — GSC Affiliate Member / Primary: Peach Belt Conference.
  9. ↑ Oklahoma Baptist — Independent / Primary: Great American Conference. Will become a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Affiliate Member in 2016.
  10. ↑ Pfeiffer — Will transition to NCAA Division III in 2017.
  11. ↑ Rockhurst — RMAC Affiliate Member / Primary: Great Lakes Valley Conference.
  12. ↑ Walsh — Will join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017.
  13. ↑ Young Harris — GSC Affiliate Member / Primary: Peach Belt Conference.

Future Division II lacrosse programs

School Nickname City State/
Province		 Future
Conference		 Note (M) (W) Begins
Play
Barton College Bulldogs Wilson North Carolina Conference Carolinas [5]
Green tickY
 2016
Chowan University Hawks Murfreesboro North Carolina Conference Carolinas [F2 1][6]
Green tickY
 2016
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions Colorado Springs Colorado Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference [7]
Green tickY
 2016
Concordia University–St. Paul Golden Bears St. Paul Minnesota Independent [F2 2][8]
Green tickY
 2016
Felician University Golden Falcons Lodi New Jersey Independent [F2 3][9]
Green tickY
 2016
Lee University Flames Cleveland Tennessee Gulf South Conference [10]
Green tickY
 2016
Maryville University Saints St. Louis Missouri Independent [F2 4][11]
Green tickY
 2016
Northern Michigan University Wildcats Marquette Michigan Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [12]
Green tickY
 2016
Ohio Valley University Fighting Scots Vienna West Virginia Great Midwest Athletic Conference [13]
Green tickY
 2016
Davenport University Panthers Grand Rapids Michigan Independent [F2 5] Green tick 2017
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Green tick 2017
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles Daytona Beach Florida Sunshine State Conference [14]
Green tickY
Green tickY
 2017
Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish West Palm Beach Florida Sunshine State Conference [15]
Green tickY
Green tickY
 2017
Southern Wesleyan University Warriors Central South Carolina Conference Carolinas [16]
Green tickY
 2017
Quincy University Hawks Quincy Illinois Independent [F2 6][17]
Green tickY
 2017
[18]
Green tickY
 2018
Georgetown College Tigers Georgetown Kentucky Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Green tickY
 unknown
  1. ↑ Chowan — CC Affiliate Member / Primary: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
  2. ↑ Concordia–St. Paul — Independent / Primary: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
  3. ↑ Felician — Independent / Primary: Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
  4. ↑ Maryville — Independent / Primary: Great Lakes Valley Conference.
  5. ↑ Davenport — Independent / Primary: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
  6. ↑ Quincy — Independent / Primary: Great Lakes Valley Conference.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "College Announces Reclassification to NCAA Division III". Brevard College. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Pfeiffer University Set To Join USA South". Pfeiffer University Athletics. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Chowan to Gain Associate Membership in Conference Carolinas for Five Sports". Chowan University Athletics. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ "OBU Lacrosse Joining RMAC". Oklahoma Baptist University Athletics. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Barton to add swimming and women's lacrosse as intercollegiate sports in 2016-17". Barton College Athletics. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Chowan University Adds Men's Lacrosse, Griffin Named Head Coach". Chowan University Athletics. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  7. ↑ "UCCS to Add Baseball, Women's Lacrosse and Expanded Track & Field". UCCS Athletics. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Concordia announces addition of varsity women's lacrosse for 2016-17". Concordia University St. Paul. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Felician To Add Men's Lacrosse, Names John Giunta First Coach". Felician University Athletics. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Lacrosse Coming To Lee University". Lee University Athletics. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Maryville Adds Men's Lacrosse as NCAA DII Championship Sport". Maryville University Athletics. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  12. ↑ "NMU Announces Addition Of Four Varsity Sports". Northern Michigan University. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Fighting Scots Announce Women's Lacrosse Program". Ohio Valley University. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Embry-Riddle Approved for NCAA II Membership". Embry-Riddle University. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Palm Beach Atlantic Agrees to Provisional Membership with Sunshine State Conference". Sailfish Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Southern Wesleyan Announces Addition of Women's Lacrosse For 2016-17". SWU Athletics. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Quincy University To Sponsor Women's Swimming, Women's Lacrosse". Quincy University. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  18. ↑ "QU Secures $4 Million Investment to Renovate QU Stadium". Quincy University. Retrieved December 9, 2014.

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