SMU lacrosse news
The gist
SMU announced a men's lacrosse team, Texas' first Division I program, starting spring 2028.
It makes SMU the sixth ACC men's lacrosse team, giving the league an auto-bid.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026Inside Lacrosse reports SMU has intensified efforts to add a varsity men's lacrosse team, with sources confirming it is evaluating a 2028 spring season.
- Oct 15, 2026SMU Athletics announces the launch of a men's lacrosse program, the first Division I men's team in Texas and SMU's first new varsity sport since women's equestrian in 2003, beginning play in spring 2028.
- Oct 15, 2026SMU becomes the sixth ACC men's lacrosse program, joining Duke, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Syracuse and Virginia, reaching the six-team threshold for an NCAA Tournament automatic bid.