MELBOURNE, Fla. – For the first time in program history, the Florida Tech men's lacrosse team has punched their ticket to the 2026 NCAA Tournament as announced by the NCAA on Sunday May. 3.
 
The Panthers will continue their 2026 season as the third seed in the South Region with a record of 12-4 (6-1 SSC). So far this season, Tech has tied a program record with their 12 wins which includes eight wins against teams that are ranked inside the USILA Coaches Poll or received votes in the poll.
 
Additionally, Florida Tech will host an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in program history as they will welcome in the sixth-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne Bears on Sunday, May 10 at Rick Stottler Field. First faceoff set for 1:00 p.m.
 
This season, Tech was led by six players who were selected to the 2026 All-Sunshine State Conference Teams in Jax Francisco, Steve Ulrichs, Thomas Strong, Brooks van Esselstyn, Joe Coveleski and Garrett Gmeiner. Francisco, Ulrichs, Strong and van Esselstyn were named to the First Team while Coveleski landed on the second and Gmeiner the Third Team. 

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"Our staff is extremely proud of our young men," said Head Coach Brad MacArthur. "They worked hard for everything, it's all been earned. This selection means the world to us and what it could mean for lacrosse here in the Space Coast. We want those young players to be able to see great playoff lacrosse in their backyard." 

"Special thanks to Jamie Joss. His support and vision for this program have been constant drivers, so this is for him, our alumni, President Nicklow, our parents and any other supporters we have." 

 
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