Penn State (No. 7, 10-5) faces Princeton (No. 1, 14-2) on May 17 in the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tournament quarterfinals. This matchup marks the eighth all-time meeting between these historic programs. PSU advanced to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year after defeating Army 10-6. Both teams have strong performances against ranked opponents, with each holding an 8-2 record in such games. The game will stream live on ESPNU from Delaware Stadium.

By the Numbers
  • Penn State averages 8.73 goals allowed per game, ranking second among remaining tournament teams.
  • Penn State's faceoff duo, Reid Gills and Colby Baldwin, combines for a 60.2% win rate, with Gills having won 120 faceoffs this season.
Yes, But

While Penn State enjoys a balanced attack, they lack a single standout offensive player in the top ten nationally, which raises questions about individual matchups against Princeton's potent offense.

State of Play
  • Princeton boasts the second-highest points per game in the nation at 23.94, indicating a powerful offensive threat.
  • Penn State enters this game having won two consecutive quarterfinal appearances for the first time in program history.
What's Next

A win for Penn State would advance them to the NCAA semifinals for the second straight year, an unprecedented achievement. It would also narrow the historical series gap against Princeton, moving it to 4-3 in favor of the Tigers.

Bottom Line

This matchup exemplifies a testing ground for both teams, with Penn State's depth and defensive prowess contrasting against Princeton's high-octane offense. A win could establish PSU's reputation as a consistent contender in NCAA lacrosse.