NCAA MEN’S LACROSSE: Cornell Squeaks by Richmond in NCAA Quarterfinal to Clinch Final Four Spot

NCAA MEN’S LACROSSE: Cornell squeaks by Richmond in NCAA quarterfinal to clinch Final Four spot

Hempstead, N.Y. — It felt like Cornell making it to the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse Final Four was inevitable. The Big Red entered Saturday’s NCAA quarterfinal against Richmond riding an 11-game win streak and spent eight consecutive weeks atop the national polls. Before the Big Red could claim its prize, it had to escape the Spiders’ web. Richmond did all it could to challenge the top-seed, but Cornell topped the Spiders 13-12 on Saturday af…

Mike Preston: NCAA men’s lacrosse quarterfinal predictions

The University of Richmond stunned the college lacrosse world with a 13-10 victory over No. 8 seed North Carolina this past weekend, and the Spiders were rewarded with a quarterfinal game Saturday in Hempstead, New York, against No. 1 Cornell. Maybe that will silence the Ohio State fans who were disappointed because the No. 4 Buckeyes had to play two-time defending champion Notre Dame in the first round and lost, 15-6. With the exception of No. …

NCAA lacrosse tournament schedule, bracket: Breaking down the quarterfinal matchups

Eight teams remain in the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament and just four will be left after the weekend. A breakdown of the quarterfinals this weekend.