The NCAA Division III men's lacrosse tournament is the annual championship in men's

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held by the

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for teams competing in

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. After the inauguration of the NCAA Division I championship in 1971, the

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added a "small college" tournament for two years. Hobart defeated Washington College 15-12 to win the 1972 USILA title. And Cortland State beat Washington College to win the 1973 title, 13-8. The NCAA conducted a combined Division II and III tournament for the 1974 through 1979 seasons, followed by separate tournaments for Division II and Division III beginning in 1980.

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and

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have been the most successful teams at the Division III level, winning thirteen titles each. Hobart, however, has since departed for Division I.

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Results

Champions

Active programs

Former programs

Finals appearances by state

See also

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