Rutgers Men's Lacrosse Faces Tough Road to NCAA Tournament

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The Rutgers men's lacrosse team currently sits as the last team in the projected NCAA Tournament field, according to the latest bracketology analysis. The Scarlet Knights will need to win their final two regular season games before the Big Ten tournament, and then potentially win a few games in the conference tournament, in order to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

Making the NCAA Tournament is crucial for the Rutgers men's lacrosse program, as it would mark their first appearance in the event since 2004. The team has shown promise this season but a recent loss to Princeton has put their tournament hopes in jeopardy, making the final stretch of the regular season and conference tournament vital.

The details

Rutgers currently sits on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament field, according to the latest bracketology projections. The team will need to win their final two regular season games before the Big Ten tournament in order to bolster their resume. They will then likely need to win a few games in the Big Ten tournament to secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

• Rutgers has two regular season games remaining before the Big Ten tournament.
• The Big Ten tournament will take place in the coming weeks.

What’s next

The Rutgers men's lacrosse team will need to win their final two regular season games and potentially win a few games in the Big Ten tournament in order to secure an NCAA Tournament berth.