The Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Championship game is set for Sunday, May 4, featuring No. 2 Boston University and No. 5 Colgate. The game is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at Michie Stadium.
Colgate advanced to the final by upsetting top-seeded Army West Point 16-13 in a semifinal game on Friday. Goalie Matt LaCombe made 24 saves for Colgate, and brothers Liam and Rory Connor provided offensive production.
Boston University reached the title game by defeating No. 3 Lafayette 12-10 in the other semifinal. The Terriers used a five-goal fourth quarter run to secure the win.
This is the first time Boston University and Colgate will meet in the Patriot League title game. Boston University seeks its second conference championship, while Colgate aims for its third.
Boston University holds an 11-4 advantage in the all-time series against Colgate. The teams have met twice previously in the Patriot League tournament, splitting those contests.
Their most recent meeting was a regular season game last weekend, which Boston University won 14-12. Jimmy O'Connell led the Terriers with eight points in that contest.
Key players for Colgate include Rory Connor, Hunter Drouin, Liam Connor, and Max Yates, who were named to All-League teams. Timothy Shannehan was recognized as the Patriot League Rookie of the Year for Boston University and also earned First Team honors along with Jimmy O'Connell, Andrew Pape, Connor Kehm, and Will Barnes on Second Team.
The Colgate lacrosse team enters the championship game following its significant semifinal victory.
