MISENHEIMER, N.C. — Pfeiffer University has been selected as a host site for a first-round game of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship and will welcome Transylvania University to campus on Wednesday, May 6 at 4:00 p.m.

The Falcons (15-2) earned the opportunity to host an opening-round contest following their fourth-straight USA South Tournament Title following a 23-7 win over Southern Virginia on Saturday, May 2. 

Transylvania (12-4) enters following a 23-0 shutout win over Hanover College in the Heartland College (HCAC) Championship game on Sunday, April 26.

Pfeiffer and Transylvania share one common opponent in the 2026 season in Piedmont University.  Pfeiffer downed Piedmont in USA South play in Misenheimer by a 23-6 score on March 28 while Transylvania took an 18-10 win over the Lions on Feb. 13 at the Sewanee Invitational 

"We are extremely proud of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff for earning the right to compete at home in the NCAA Championship," said Jeff Childress, Pfeiffer's Interim Director of Athletics.

"Hosting an NCAA postseason event is a tremendous honor for our university and a reflection of the quality of our men's lacrosse program and our athletics staff."

"This is a special opportunity for our team," said Tucker Nelson, Pfeiffer head men's lacrosse coach. "Playing at home in the postseason, in front of our fans and our tremendous student support on our home field, is something our players have worked toward all season."

Wednesday's matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between Pfeiffer and Transylvania in men's lacrosse. The winner will advance to the second round of the NCAA Championships and will take on Christopher Newport in Newport News, Va.