The men’s lacrosse championship matchup is set. Top-seeded Cornell and No. 2 Maryland earned victories on semifinal Saturday in Foxborough, Mass. They’ll square off Monday at Gillette Stadium for the championship at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN.

We stand on the shoulders of giants,” Buczek said. “We're upholding a very long and proud tradition, and we're just trying to make sure it's the best version of it that it can possibly be.”

Jack Cascadden, a top faceoff weapon, tore his ACL in a practice just before the team left on a trip to Denver in February 2024. He took a medical leave from school for his surgery and recovery and had to watch his team from home on Long Island.

Here is a preview of the DI men's lacrosse semifinals including the paths to the final four, a matchup breakdown and stat comparison.

The NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s lacrosse championships are set to take place at Gillette Stadium over Memorial Day weekend.