History of The First 4

The results and box scores of past editions of the First 4 are available below.  More than 7200 people attended the inaugural event, making it the largest crowd to ever watch a lacrosse game on the west coast! The First 4 is an elite NCAA lacrosse invitational created to showcase the top Division 1 men's lacrosse programs in the country. The inaugural First 4 was held at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, California on March 12, 2005.

THE 2006 FIRST 4

The second annual First 4 lacrosse invitational on March 10th and 11th continued to build upon the tradition established in last years successful west coast debut of Division I men’s lacrosse. Torero Stadium at The University of San Diego was an ideal venue packing in over 5600 fans in the worst weather San Diego has seen in some time. The high school and college club games had all the intensity and excitement as the Division I games. The physical play, talent and coaching of these teams was stellar and produced some thrilling entertainment. In the end the Southern California high school teams were victors in 4 out of 5 match ups versus the top teams from the north. St. Ignatius prevailed in a close, hard fought contest over Coronado, who almost pulled off a last minute comeback.

Matt Dean of the University of California San Diego led his team into overtime against the University of California Santa Barbara with a late goal in the 4th quarter in our featured MDIA college game. UCSD ended up sneaking by with a final score 8 to 7.

Duke vs. Loyola
In the main event, Loyola gave number three-ranked Duke a run for their money with an early lead. MVP Matt Zash responded for the Blue Devil’s with two goals in the last 1:22 of the first quarter. The Greyhounds, trailing 6-3 at the half, came back strong defensively and tightened the score to 6-5 but couldn’t hold on as Duke won 9-7.
Duke – Loyola Final Stats

Navy vs. Bucknell
In the second game of the doubleheader, Navy had revenge on their minds after Bucknell stole away the win the last time these teams met. Bucknell took a 2-0 lead in the first 5 minutes of the game and held the Mids scoreless until the final minute of the first quarter. Navy opened the second with a goal and outscored the Bison 4-2. The second half was dominated by the Navy defense, only allowing 1 goal. Junior William Wallace of Navy won 16 of 17 face-offs earning MVP of the game and leading his team to a 9-5 victory.
Navy - Bucknell Final Stats

2006 FINAL SCORES
Friday March 10th
University of San Diego 6  |  Claremont College 3
St. Ignatius HS 11  |  Coronado HS 10
Rancho Bernardo HS 13  |  Menlo HS 6

Saturday March 11th
U-13 N. California All-Stars 7  |  U-13 S. California All-Stars 0
Torrey Pines HS 12  |  San Ramon Valley HS 4
Poway HS 13  |  University HS (San Francisco) 8
La Costa Canyon H.S. 11  |  Monte Vista Danville H.S. 3
U. of California San Diego 8  |  U. of California Santa Barbara 7 OT

DI Doubleheader
Duke University 9  |  Loyola MD College 7
US Naval Academy 9  |  Bucknell University 5

Read the game summaries at:

• insidelacrosse.com

• CSTV Duke vs. Loyola

• CSTV Navy vs. Bucknell

• lax.com Duke vs. Loyola

• lax.com Navy vs. Bucknell

THE 2005 FIRST 4

The 2005 First 4's Main Event showcased four of the top men's Division I college lacrosse programs in the country.  Check out the results and box scores below:

RESULTS AND BOX SCORES