Navy Defeats Iona in Men's Lacrosse Season Opener

The Midshipmen win 17-7 in the first game of the year at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Navy Midshipmen defeated the Iona Gaels 17-7 in a men's NCAA lacrosse matchup on Friday afternoon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.

Why it matters

This was the season opener for both teams, setting the tone for the rest of their respective campaigns. Navy is looking to build on a successful 2025 season, while Iona is aiming to bounce back after a down year.

The details

The Midshipmen dominated from start to finish, outscoring the Gaels in each quarter to secure a comfortable victory in their home stadium. Navy's offense was firing on all cylinders, while their defense was able to stifle Iona's attack throughout the game.

  • The game took place on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Navy Midshipmen

The men's lacrosse team representing the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Iona Gaels

The men's lacrosse team representing Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.

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The takeaway

This decisive win for Navy sets them up well for the rest of the season, as they look to build on their success from the previous year. Iona, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this lopsided defeat.