Opening Round Schedules Announced for 2024 WCLA Championships
The 2024 USA Lacrosse WCLA Championship Tournament kicks off on Tuesday, May 7, with all 16 Division I teams playing in opening round games at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas. The Division II competition begins on Wednesday, May 8 with 12 teams in action.
The four-day event features a full schedule of games each day, culminating with the Division I and Division II championship games on Friday, May 10.
WCLA Division I Opening Round Games – Tuesday, May 7
9:00 AM (Field 4) — #1 Florida Club (14-1) vs. #16 Utah Valley (6-3)
9:00 AM (Field 5) — #8 Boston College Club (7-5) vs. #9 Virginia Tech Club (7-5)
9:00 AM (Field 6) — #5 Northeastern (9-3) vs. #12 Arizona State Club (8-8)
9:00 AM (Field 7) — #4 Pittsburgh Club (9-1) vs. #13 Texas A&M (11-3)
12:00 PM (Field 4) — #3 UCLA (13-1) vs. #14 Washington (8-2-1)
12:00 PM (Field 5) — #6 Utah (8-2) vs. #11 Clemson Club (9-5)
12:00 PM (Field 6) — #7 Florida State (11-3) vs. #10 Michigan Club (8-4)
12:00 PM (Field 7) — #2 Georgia (14-1) vs. #15 Grand Canyon (8-8)
In Division II, the teams are arranged into four pools of three teams each. A round-robin within each pod determines the qualifier that advances into the semifinal round. Single-elimination is utilized in the semifinals and final.
WCLA Division II Pool Play Schedule – Wednesday, May 8
9:00 AM (Stadium) — #1 CSU San Marcos (12-0) vs. #8 Concordia (11-3)
9:00 AM (Field 4) — #2 Boise State (13-0) vs. #7 Florida Atlantic (8-2)
9:00 AM (Field 5) — #3 Providence (7-3) vs. #6 Air Force (6-6)
9:00 AM (Field 6) — #4 Vermont Club (6-3) vs. #5 New Hampshire Club (4-4)
1:00 PM (Field 4) — #1 CSU San Marcos vs. #12 Missouri (8-1)
1:00 PM (Field 5) — #2 Boise State vs. #11 Florida Golf Coast (5-4)
1:00 PM (Field 6) — #3 Providence vs. #10 Southern Methodist (6-4)
1:00 PM (Stadium) — #4 Vermont Club vs. #9 Denver Club (6-3)
Note: Division II Pool Play concludes with games on Thursday morning.
Hosted by USA Lacrosse, the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) Division I and Division II National Championships showcase the nation’s premier non-varsity collegiate teams. The annual WCLA National Championship began in 2001 with a Division I tournament. The Division II championship was added in 2010.
Attendance and parking at the Stryker Sports Complex are free throughout the event.
USA Lacrosse will provide free video streaming of all D-I and D-II games throughout the tournament. Additional details will be announced shortly.
Additionally, USA Lacrosse will use Tourney Machine to provide live scores and tournament updates for the 2024 WCLA National Championships. The Tourney Machine APP can be downloaded to your smartphone in order to access the latest information.
Gatorade, Enovis, Lacrosse Specialties, and Powell Lacrosse serve as the official event partners for the 2024 USA Lacrosse WCLA National Championships. The WCLA also appreciates the local support provided by Wichita Wind Surge, Chick-Fil-A Wichita East, Visit Wichita, Chicken N Pickle of Wichita, Angelo's Italian Catering, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and Butler Creative TV.
Paul Ohanian
Paul Ohanian has worked at USA Lacrosse since 2006 and is currently the senior manager of program content. Prior to joining USA Lacrosse, he served as SID at a Division III school with a strong lacrosse tradition and learned to appreciate the commitment and passion that athletes at all levels bring to the game.