Northwood Men’s Lacrosse Earns First-Ever NCAA Regional Ranking Appearance
COMPLETE LIST OF REGIONAL RANKINGS
MIDLAND, MICH. – The Northwood men's lacrosse team (9-3, 7-1 G-MAC) has been listed among the programs under consideration in the NCAA Division II North Regional Rankings, as released Wednesday (April 15). This marks a historic milestone for the Timberwolves, as it is the first time in program history that they have appeared in the regional rankings after reestablishing the program in 2025.
These initial rankings are presented alphabetically and identify the teams currently under consideration for inclusion in the official NCAA regional rankings, which will be released later this spring. Northwood is one of 10 teams recognized in the North Region.
Joining Northwood in the North Region under consideration are nationally ranked teams like No. 1 Adelphi, No. 18 Assumption, No. 19 Bentley, (RV) Frostburg State, No. 12 Molloy, No. 9 Pace, No. 6 Seton Hill, No. 3 Saint Anselm, and (RV) Saint Michael's.
The NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Championship provides for an 18-team single-elimination tournament. Regional alignments determine pairings for the championship; eight teams from the North region and ten teams from the South region will be selected. Champions of all qualifying conferences, such as the G-MAC, will receive automatic qualification for the NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse Championship. Four teams from the North region and four teams from the South region will be selected for the championship. To be considered during the at-large selection process, a team must have an overall won-lost record of .500 or better versus Division II opponents. An institution must play a minimum of 10 games during the traditional season against Division II opponents to be considered for selection.
The 2026 NCAA Selection Show will air Sunday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NCAA.com
The opening round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament begins Wednesday, May 6, followed by the first round on Sunday, May 10, quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 13, and semifinals on Sunday, May 17. The championship game will be played on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The Timberwolves return to action this week as they play host to Davis & Elkins on Saturday (April 18). Game time is set for Noon at Dean Field.
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Through Games APR. 12, 2026 |
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REGION |
INSTITUTION |
IN-REGION RECORD |
RECORD |
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North |
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Adelphi |
12-1 |
12-1 |
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Assumption |
8-4 |
9-4 |
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Bentley |
6-5 |
6-5 |
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Frostburg St. |
9-5 |
9-5 |
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Molloy |
11-3 |
11-3 |
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Northwood |
9-3 |
9-3 |
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Pace |
10-2 |
10-2 |
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Seton Hill |
9-2 |
11-2 |
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St. Anselm |
9-1 |
9-1 |
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Saint Michaels |
7-4 |
7-4 |
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