The Saint Anselm men's lacrosse team ended its 2026 season with a narrow 9-8 loss to Saint Michael's College in the NCAA Division II Championship First Round. Despite leading in several statistical categories, including shots and ground balls, the Hawks could not overcome an early deficit. Key players included Eddie O'Brien and Matt Lemay, who each scored twice, while Quinn Gannon excelled at the faceoff position, winning 68.4% of his attempts. This game marked the Hawks' final match of the season, concluding with an 11-3 record.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Anselm outshot Saint Michael's 43-26.
  • Quinn Gannon won 13 of 19 faceoffs, contributing to nine ground balls.
State of Play
  • The loss eliminated Saint Anselm from the NCAA tournament, ending their season.
  • Saint Michael's advances to the NCAA Quarterfinals with a 10-5 record.
What's Next

For Saint Anselm, the focus may shift to recruiting and offseason training to build on a successful 11-win season. Future development strategies will be crucial to enhance competitiveness for the next season.

Bottom Line

The tight loss highlights the potential of Saint Anselm's men's lacrosse program, suggesting a promising path forward with key returning players and the need for strategic improvements in future tournaments.