Marist to Host 2019 MAAC Men's Lacrosse Championship
EDISON, NJ – The 2019 MAAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship will be hosted by Marist College at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field in Poughkeepsie, NY.
The men’s lacrosse championship will feature the top four teams in the MAAC. The semifinals will be on Thursday, May 2 and the championship game will be on Saturday, May 4. The final on May 4 will be at 10 a.m. on ESPNU.
"We are excited to host this year's MAAC Men's Lacrosse Championship," Marist Director of Athletics Tim Murray said. "Marist has had a long tradition of hosting championships that we're excited to continue. The MAAC has always prioritized high quality venues to enhance the student-athlete experience. We look forward to showcasing our facility and the championship on ESPN."
The 2019 Championship will be the 10th held at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field and the sixth since the stadium was dedicated as Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field in 2007. The stadium seating includes 1,744 chair-backs in the grandstand, with additional seating located on the West Berm, giving Tenney Stadium a capacity of 5,000.
The Red Foxes have a pair of MAAC Championships, with the last coming in 2015 over Quinnipiac University. The Red Foxes won that title at Tenney Stadium.
For more information on the 2019 Men’s Lacrosse Championship, visit maacsports.com/mlax.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 38th year of competition during the 2018-19 academic year. Current Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena College.