2025 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Semifinals: National Powerhouses Clash at Gillette Stadium

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Meta Description: The 2025 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament semifinals feature four elite programs—North Carolina, Florida, Boston College, and Northwestern—battling for a shot at the championship. Full matchups, players to watch, and how to watch live.

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The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship is down to four elite teams, with the semifinal stage set to deliver thrilling matchups at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. National powerhouses—North Carolina, Florida, Boston College, and Northwestern—will face off on Friday, May 23, with a trip to the national title game on the line.

🔥 Semifinal Matchups to Watch

North Carolina (1) vs. Florida (4) – 3:00 PM ET on ESPNU

Undefeated North Carolina Tar Heels (20–0) enter as the top seed with the best offense and defense in the country. Led by the dynamic Humphrey sisters, Ashley and Chloe, both Tewaaraton Award finalists, the Tar Heels are heavy favorites. Chloe, a freshman, leads the team with 73 goals, while Ashley is on the verge of becoming the NCAA’s all-time assist leader.

Florida makes its first-ever Final Four appearance, bringing grit and momentum, but will need a near-perfect game to stop the Tar Heels' title run.

Boston College (2) vs. Northwestern (3) – 5:30 PM ET on ESPNU

This matchup is a rematch of the last two NCAA championship games, with Northwestern winning in 2023 and Boston College claiming the 2024 crown. Now, they meet in the semifinals in what could be the most anticipated game of the tournament.

Boston College is led by Rachel Clark, the nation's top scorer with 91 goals, and goalie Shea Dolce, who boasts the highest save percentage in Division I. Northwestern’s attack is fueled by Madison Taylor, another top scorer, setting up a high-intensity battle.

📺 How to Watch the Women’s Lacrosse Semifinals

• Date: Friday, May 23, 2025

• Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA

• Broadcast: ESPNU

• Streaming: ESPN+

The winners will advance to the national championship game on Sunday, May 25, at 12:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.

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⭐ Players to Watch

• Chloe Humphrey (UNC) – 73 goals as a freshman

• Ashley Humphrey (UNC) – Nearing NCAA assist record

• Rachel Clark (Boston College) – NCAA leading scorer

• Shea Dolce (Boston College) – Top save percentage

• Madison Taylor (Northwestern) – Offensive powerhouse