BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The 2026 Patriot League Women’s Lacrosse Championship begins with first-round action on Sunday, April 26. No. 3 Loyola Maryland hosts No. 6 Boston University at noon before No. 4 Bucknell welcomes No. 5 Holy Cross at 1 p.m. Both games will be available live on ESPN+.
 
Head coach Jen Adams and the third-seeded Greyhounds have advanced to the Patriot League Championship Game each season since joining the League in the 2013-14 season. They will meet the fourth-seeded Terriers, as head coach Lauren Morton guided BU back to the six-team field for the first time since 2023. The Greyhounds downed the Terriers during the regular season, 13-8, on March 21.
 
Bucknell and head coach Jackie Dando earned a spot in the championship for the first time since 2017 and will host a game during the championship for the first time in program history. They welcome the fifth-seeded Holy Cross and head coach Amanda Belichick, who earned a spot in the championship for the fourth straight season. The Bison edged the Crusaders, 12-11, on April 4 in their regular season contest.
 
The lowest-remaining seed to advance through the first round will travel to Annapolis to take on top-seeded Navy on Thursday, April 30, at 3 p.m. to open the semifinal round of the Patriot League Women’s Lacrosse Championship. The No. 2 Black Knights will take on the highest-remaining seed, with the opening draw scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
The 2026 Patriot League Women’s Lacrosse Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, with live coverage on CBS Sports Network beginning at 3:30 p.m. Jason Knapp and Rachael DeCecco will be on the call for the nationally televised championship game. Paige Messier will report from the sideline.
 
For more information about the 2026 Patriot League Women’s Lacrosse Championship, visit Championship Central by CLICKING HERE.
 

First Round	Sunday, April 26 – Hosted by Higher Seed	Time	Coverage
Game 1	No. 6 Boston University at No. 3 Loyola Maryland	Noon	ESPN+
Game 2	No. 5 Holy Cross at No. 4 Bucknell	1 p.m.	ESPN+
Semifinals	Thursday, April 30 – Hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy	Time	Coverage
Game 3	Lowest remaining seed at No. 1 Navy	3 p.m.	ESPN+
Game 4	Highest-remaining seed at No. 2 Army West Point	7 p.m.	ESPN+
Championship Game	Saturday, May 2 – Hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy	Time	Coverage
Game 5	Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4	3:30 p.m.	CBS Sports Network

 
NO. 6 BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS (8-9, 4-5 PL) AT NO. 3 LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS (11-6, 7-2 PL)
Ridley Athletic Complex/Baltimore, Md.                                                   Noon (ESPN+)
WATCH | LIVE STATS
ALL-TIME SERIES: The Greyhounds and Terriers meet for the 20th time, with Loyola Maryland holding a 17-2 series lead. Loyola Maryland has defeated Boston University in the Patriot League Championship four times, with the most recent meeting a 15-6 victory for the Greyhounds in the 2018 semifinals.
REGULAR-SEASON MEETING (March 21, 2026): At Loyola Maryland 13, Boston University 8 | Box Score
BALTIMORE – Loyola Maryland’s Emma Talago scored a game-high four goals and dished out two assists and Mim Suares-Jury posted seven points on two goals and five assists to lead the Greyhounds to a 13-8 win over Boston University. The Greyhounds’ Mae Murphy finished with 15 draw controls. Boston University’s Tessa Geddes posted a team-high three goals and Karina Harrison added two goals.
PREVIEWS: BOSTON UNIVERSITY | LOYOLA MARYLAND
 
NO. 5 HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS (7-9, 5-4 PL) AT NO. 4 BUCKNELL BISON (9-6, 5-4 PL)
Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium                                                     1 p.m. (ESPN+)
WATCH | LIVE STATS
ALL-TIME SERIES: Holy Cross and Bucknell meet for the 36th time, with the Crusaders holding an 18-17 series advantage. This marks the second time the programs will meet in the Patriot League Championship, with the Crusaders defeating the Bison, 13-7, in the semifinals of the 2006 championship.
REGULAR-SEASON MEETING (April 4, 2026): Bucknell 12, at Holy Cross 11 | Box Score
WORCESTER, Mass – Bucknell’s Megan Krestinski scored the final two goals, including the game-winner with 2:12 left in regulation to lead the Bison to a 12-11 win over Holy Cross. Krestinski finished with three goals and one assist, while Caleigh Cummiskey added six points on four goals and two assists. Tory Rider led the Crusaders with five goals, while Racheli Levy-Smith added 16 draw controls.
PREVIEWS: HOLY CROSS | BUCKNELL
 
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