Yale Athletics

Over the past four years, the Yale men’s lacrosse team made four Ivy League Tournament appearances and reached the NCAA Tournament twice, with key contributions from its 19-member class of 2025.

The Bulldogs’ 2022 season culminated in runs to the Ivy finals and the NCAA second round. Leo Johnson ’25 started all 17 games, ranking second on the team in goals and assists. His 29 assists set a Yale record for a first year. Chris Lyons ’25 scored 36 goals and Johnny Keib ’25 recorded eight goals and five assists.

Though the 2023 season had its challenges, Yale defeated Cornell in the Ivy Tournament and reached the NCAA Tournament. The 2024 Bulldogs posted an improved 11–4 record but fell to Princeton in the Ivy semifinals. This spring’s season began with four losses, but the Bulldogs rebounded with a 15-10 win over Denver.

A key win over Brown sparked a four-game streak, including a victory over Dartmouth. Captain Max Krevsky ’25 reflected on the senior day win that helped clinch a ticket to the Ivy Tournament. “Even after we jumped out early to a 4-0 lead with all the momentum, we did our best to stay neutral and approach each possession level-headed,” Krevsky wrote to the News. 

Although Yale fell to the national No. 1 Cornell in the Ivy semifinals, several Bulldogs had impressive performances in this season. Johnson finished eighth in career points, with 172. Lyons ended sixth in career goals in the program’s history, with 128, while goalkeeper Jared Paquette ’25 ranked third in career saves, with 688. Krevsky was drafted 14th overall by the New York Atlas, a Premier Lacrosse League professional team in Albany.