Great Danes Lacrosse Primed for Deep NCAA Tournament Run

After back-to-back America East titles, UAlbany men's lacrosse team eyes elusive NCAA championship

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The University at Albany men's lacrosse team is coming off consecutive America East championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, but head coach Scott Marr says the squad is focused on taking "that next step" and making a deep run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

UAlbany has established itself as a consistent power in Division I men's lacrosse, but is still seeking its first NCAA championship. With a roster full of talented players, the Great Danes have their sights set on breaking through and winning the national title this season.

The details

The Great Danes will open the 2026 season on Saturday, February 15th against defending national champion Cornell at their home stadium. UAlbany has won the America East conference tournament the past two years, earning automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament, but has yet to advance past the first round. Coach Marr believes this veteran-laden squad has the potential to make a deeper postseason run.

  • The 2026 season for the UAlbany men's lacrosse team begins on Saturday, February 15th.
  • UAlbany has won the America East championship in each of the past two seasons, 2024 and 2025.

The players

Scott Marr

The head coach of the University at Albany men's lacrosse team, guiding the Great Danes to back-to-back conference titles.

University at Albany

The Division I men's lacrosse program that has established itself as a consistent power in the America East conference, winning the last two league championships.

Cornell

The defending national champion in Division I men's lacrosse, who will be UAlbany's opening opponent to start the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“For us, it's about that next step. We've put ourselves in position the last couple of years, but now it's about executing when it matters most.”

— Scott Marr, Head Coach (oneidadispatch.com)

What’s next

The Great Danes will open their 2026 season on Saturday, February 15th against defending national champion Cornell at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium.

The takeaway

After back-to-back America East titles and NCAA Tournament appearances, the University at Albany men's lacrosse team is poised to make a deep run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and capture the program's first national championship.