Buckeyes Announce Challenging 2025 Men’s Lacrosse Schedule
The Ohio State men’s lacrosse team is poised for a thrilling 2025 season, with head coach Nick Myers revealing a schedule that promises excitement and stiff competition. The 2025 slate features nine home games at the state-of-the-art Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium, including key matchups against some of the nation’s top programs.
A Home Stand Begins the New Year
Fans can look forward to seven consecutive home games to kick off the season. The Buckeyes open against a challenging opponent in Utah on February 1st. Other notable early-season matchups at home include contests against Detroit Mercy (Feb. 4), Cleveland State (Feb. 8), Bellarmine (Feb. 11), Air Force (Feb. 15) and Virginia (Feb. 22). The Buckeyes conclude their non-conference home schedule against Bryant on March 1st after the season.
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National Championship Contenders on the Road
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Ohio State then closes out the regular season non-conference schedule at Denver on March 16.
Big Ten Rivalries Heat Up
The Buckeyes navigate a five-game Big Ten conference slate, with compelling matchups on the road at Penn State (March 22), Johns Hopkins (April 5) and Michigan (April 19) plus local rivals
Do you think the team’s confidence will be affected by the results of the early season games?
**Interviewer:** Coach Myers, thanks for joining us. This 2025 schedule looks absolutely loaded! Seven straight home games to start the season is a real treat for Buckeye fans. What can you tell us about the thinking behind such an ambitious home stand?
**Coach Myers:** We really wanted to build momentum early and give our fans a chance to see this team compete against some really strong competition right here in Columbus. We’ve got some exciting matchups early, including a big one against Virginia. It’s going to be a fun atmosphere at the Lacrosse Stadium.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely. And speaking of strong competition, you’ve got a road trip to South Bend to face the two-time defending national champs, Notre Dame. How does the team prepare for a game of that magnitude?
**Coach Myers:** We know Notre Dame is the benchmark in college lacrosse right now, but we relish these opportunities. Our guys are hungry to prove themselves against the best. It’s going to be a tough test, but we’re confident in our abilities.
**Interviewer:** The Big Ten slate is always a battle. Can you give us a glimpse into some of the key matchups in conference play?
**Coach Myers:** Every game in the Big Ten is a dogfight. Michigan is always a heated rivalry, and trips to Penn State and Johns Hopkins are never easy. We’re going to have to be at our best every single week.
**Interviewer:** This schedule definitely seems designed to prepare the Buckeyes for a deep postseason run. Would you say that’s the ultimate goal?
**Coach Myers:** No question. We aim to compete for a national championship every year. This schedule will challenge us and prepare us for the intensity of the postseason. We’re excited to see what this team can accomplish.
**Interviewer:** Well, Coach, thanks for your time and good luck in 2025. We can’t wait to see the Buckeyes in action! Do you think having such a tough schedule will benefit the Buckeyes in the long run? Or could this be too much, too soon?
