Tufts men's lacrosse stamped its place in Division III history on Sunday, rolling past RIT 17-11 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville to lock up the NCAA championship and a rare three-peat. The Jumbos snagged their third straight national title and sixth overall, finishing a dominant era for a senior class that went 85-5 over four seasons. Senior forwards Jack Regnery and Brooks Hauser, along with midfielder Garrett Kelly, powered a deep offense, while sophomore goalie Jack Old came up with a string of clutch stops. Tufts closed the year at 22-1 and added yet another trophy to an already crowded case.
As detailed by Tufts Athletics, Hauser and Regnery each finished with five points in the title game, and Old delivered a career-high 17 saves when it mattered most. The school recap named Regnery the tournament's Most Outstanding Player and credited him with stretching his NCAA tournament goal total to 61. Head coach Casey D'Annolfo, who has steered this run, did not hold back on his appreciation for the veterans, saying, "I love this senior class so much," as he praised their four-year stretch together. Tufts' box score shows a narrow statistical edge, including a 41-39 advantage in shots and a slim ground-ball lead that helped the Jumbos keep RIT at arm's length down the stretch.
How Tufts Broke It Open
The game flipped late in the second quarter when the Jumbos turned a tight contest into a mini avalanche of goals. According to The Boston Globe, Tufts poured in four goals in just 1:19 to seize control. Peter Kraemer started the surge with a goal that made it 8-6 with 2:15 left in the half. Kelly then struck twice in 17 seconds, and Hauser followed with a long-range shot that the Globe noted was his 73rd goal of the season. RIT never fully recovered from that flurry, and Tufts carried that halftime cushion the rest of the way to secure its third consecutive national crown.
Regnery's Record And The Seniors
Regnery's three-goal performance did more than help Tufts win another title. It also pushed him past former Jumbo star John Uppgren for the most NCAA tournament goals in Division III history, as Tufts Athletics reported. Over five tournament games this spring, Regnery piled up 31 points, a fitting capstone to a senior-class run that finished 85-5 overall. The depth behind the headliners showed up again in the final, with Kelly and other contributors stepping into big moments to support the veteran core. Tufts' official recap credited that mix of balanced scoring and disciplined defense for a postseason run that ended right where the Jumbos expected it to: on top of the Division III mountain.
A Program Built For This Era
The victory cemented Tufts as a true modern dynasty in Division III men's lacrosse. All six of the program's national championships have come since 2010, and the Jumbos are now the first team to win three straight titles since Salisbury's streak from 2003 to 2005, according to The Boston Globe. NCAA brackets and championship records list Tufts' championship seasons as 2010, 2014, 2015, 2024, 2025 and 2026, a run of sustained success tracked on NCAA.com. For opponents and recruits alike, the message is clear: the Division III postseason currently runs through Medford. With this senior class graduating, the Jumbos will pivot to reloading around a deep underclass that already logged heavy minutes throughout the spring.
Tufts now heads home with a rare three-peat, another banner and a season that only reinforces its national profile. The challenge, as always for a program at the top, will be replacing graduates without losing that trademark depth and edge. RIT leaves Charlottesville with a strong campaign of its own and pieces to build on, while Tufts returns to campus with yet another chapter added to what has become an era-defining stretch of dominance in Division III lacrosse.
