CHELSEA, Mich. – For the seventh consecutive season, Michigan State is the Division I champion in the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA).

The Spartans (14-1) raced out to a 5-1 lead against Minnesota (7-7) and the Golden Gophers could not sustain any kind of comeback attempt as State rolled, 16-5.

With the win, Michigan State earns an automatic qualifying bid to the 2018 MCLA National Championships powered by Under Armour, which takes place in Salt Lake City from May 7-12.

This will be the Spartans ninth visit to nationals.

2018 CCLA Division I Tournament

Semifinals – Chelsea, Mich. – April 21
No. 1 Michigan State d. No. 4 Pittsburgh, 1-0
No. 2 Minnesota d. No. 3 Davenport, 15-8

Finals – Chelsea, Mich. – April 22
No. 1 Michigan State d. No. 2 Minnesota, 16-5