The 1996 NCAA Division II Lacrosse Championship was the 12th annual

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to determine the national champions of

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Division II men's

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in the

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. The final, and only match of the tournament, was played at C.W. Post Stadium at

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. Hosts

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defeated defending champions Adelphi in the championship game, 15–10, to claim the Pioneers' first Division II national title.

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