UMLC Tourney Returns to Rockford

LOVES PARK, Ill. – For the second consecutive year, the Mercyhealth Sportscore facility located northeast of Rockford, Ill., will be the site of the 2024 Upper Midwest Lacrosse Conference (UMLC) tournament.

Six teams from each division will compete for the conference championship from April 19-21, with the winners earning an automatic qualifying berth to the 2024 MCLA National Championships presented by New Balance, which will be held at the Round Rock (Texas) Multipurpose Complex from May 6-11.

BRACKETS: Division I | Division II

The first round will kick off on Friday afternoon with Division I at 3 p.m. and Division II following up at 6 p.m. (schedule below). The semifinals start at noon on Saturday with the two champions being crowned on Sunday.

“The UMLC is once again excited to put its student-athletes and programs in the spotlight at our championships,” said UMLC director Derek Daehn. “Mercyhealth Sports core is a great facility, so I encourage fans all across the Midwest to join us for what should be an exciting weekend of lacrosse.”

Admission is free for all six of the games over the weekend. Streaming options will be announced as the event draws closer.

2024 UMLC Tournament Schedule
Mercyhealth Sportscore Complex | Loves Park, Ill.

Division I

First Round – Friday, April 19
GAME 1: #3W v. #2E, 3 p.m.
GAME 2: #3E v. #2W, 3:30 p.m.

Semifinals – Saturday, April 20
GAME 1 winner v. #1W, 12 p.m.
GAME 2 winner v. #1E, 12:30 p.m.

Finals – Sunday, April 21
Semifinal winners, 10 a.m.

Division II

First Round – Friday, April 19
GAME 1: #3W v. #2E, 6 p.m.
GAME 2: #3E v. #2W, 6:30 p.m.

Semifinals – Saturday, April 20
GAME 1 winner v. #1W, 3 p.m.
GAME 2 winner v. #1E, 3:30 p.m.

Finals – Sunday, April 21
Semifinal winners, 1 p.m.