Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Capture Championships

May 02, 2023

NEC News

Men’s Lacrosse Wins Fourth-Straight NECC Championship

Men's lacrosse captures fourth-straight championship.

The New England College men’s lacrosse team completed the four-peat on Saturday, April 29, at Don Melander Field in Henniker, New Hampshire, winning the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Championship for the fourth consecutive time with a 17-5 victory over visiting Eastern Nazarene College.

Up 6-3 at halftime, the ‘Grims pulled away in the third quarter, taking control with six unanswered goals. The Lions didn’t score in the second half until 11:43 left in the fourth quarter.

New England College becomes the final champion in the history of the NECC, receiving their trophy in a post-game ceremony. The Pilgrims advance to the CSAC-NECC Alliance Championship game against Rosemont College on Saturday, May 6.

Women’s Lacrosse Wins NECC Championship

Women's lacrosse captures 2023 championship.

Photo Credit: Alexis Call Photography

Playing for the final New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Women’s Lacrosse Championship in league history, New England College defeated visiting Mitchell College 13-0 on Saturday afternoon at Don Melander Field in Henniker, New Hampshire.

The Pilgrims scored two quick goals in the first 39 seconds of the game, taking a 10-0 lead just before halftime and never being threatened.

NEC concludes their 2023 campaign as the last school ever to claim the NECC conference championship. They will be joining the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) in the 2024 season. Congratulations to the entire team on an outstanding season!