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Tufts and Dickinson meet for DIII crown

MAY 23, 2025 | composed by STEVE ULRICH
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TOP STORY
1. Men’s Championship Preview
![]() Garrett Kelly, Tufts | ![]() Ethan Gess, Dickinson |
The DIII men’s lacrosse championship game is scheduled for Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., as defending national champion Tufts takes on Dickinson at 7 p.m.
#1 Tufts (22-0)
NCAA Titles (4): 2010-14-15-24
National Final Appearances (8): 2010-11-14-15-16-23-24-25
Scoring Offense | Defense: 17.86 | 9.18
Goals: Jack Regnery 75, Max Ettinghausen 60, Brooks Hauser 50
Assists: Charlie Tagliaferri 29, Regnery 25, Will Emsing 24
Save Percentage: Conner Garzone 57.9
#16 Dickinson (17-5)
NCAA Titles (0):
National Final Appearances (1): 2025
Scoring Offense | Defense: 11.59 | 9.18
Goals: Landen Hyatt 51, Ramsey Huggins 34, Luke Whalen 32
Assists: Ethan Gess 29, Huggins 12, Charlie Baughan 12
Save Percentage: Rocco Bognet 49.7
FEATURE
2. Twins Go Head-to-Head in DIII Women’s Final Four

by Phil Shore, USA Lacrosse Magazine
“Amy Dion would go upstairs and put twin sisters Ainsley and Kelcey down in their separate cribs for naps. When she went back downstairs, a pair of noises would emanate on the baby monitor.
First, there’d be the giggling. Then a loud “thump” that repeated over and over. She would go back upstairs to check on the girls and crack open the door, only the find that the two had taken their stuffed animals and lined them up on the sides of their cribs. One would jump over into the other’s crib and land on the plush toys. Then, they would push each other back and forth over the cribs. Eventually, the game would tire them out, and they would fall asleep in the same crib together.
Every night, this happened. Even when their mom tried to separate them, Ainsley and Kelcey Dion always wound up together.”
» Field Awareness. “Now seniors in college, the sisters chose to play lacrosse at separate schools: Kelcey plays for Middlebury, and Ainsley plays for Colby. Even though they decided to go their own ways, the sisters — both of whom major in economics — find themselves together again, competing against each other for the final time Friday in the NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse semifinals in Salem, Va.”
» Title. “Kelcey started playing lacrosse in first grade after watching their older sister, Taylor, play. Ainsley initially didn’t want to, but she joined Kelcey in second grade. From then until their senior year of high school at North Andover in Massachusetts, they were teammates. In lacrosse, their playing styles complemented each other. Ainsley would take the draws and push them forward to Kelcey, who would win them in the air.”
» Of Note. “Both teams have enjoyed success since the Dions arrived on their respective campuses. Colby reached the NCAA quarterfinals in each of Ainsley’s first three seasons. Unfortunately for her, her season ended twice at the hands of Kelcey and Middlebury, who won three consecutive national championships and enjoyed a 67-game winning streak that stretched from 2022 to the NESCAC semifinals this spring.”
» Quotable. “I know no matter what happens Friday, giving her a hug post-game will feel amazing,” Ainsley said. “Everything we’ve been working for the past 22 years of our lives — training together in the summer, all of that — I’m looking forward to a win, but I’m looking forward to hanging out with her afterwards.”
» Semifinals. Middlebury vs. Colby, 4 p.m.; Tufts vs. Gettysburg, 7 p.m. | Watch LIVE
HONORS
3. Regnery Named Player of the Year as USILA Names All-America Team

Jack Regnery, Tufts
Tufts attackman Jack Regnery was named the Iroquois National Outstanding Player of the Year as the USILA announced its 2025 Division III All-America team.
Regnery was also selected as the Lt. Col. JT Turnbull Outstanding Attackman, while teammate Ben Frisoli was tabbed as the Long Stick Midfielder of the Year. Salisbury claimed a pair of individual awards, as Brice Bromwell was honored as the Fran McCall Outstanding Midfielder, while John DeFazio was selected as the William C. Stiles Memorial Outstanding Defenseman.
St. Lawrence’s Michael Marinello claimed the Ensign C. Markland Kelly Award as the outstanding goalkeeper in DIII. Cortland’s Alex Thrasher was named the Short Stick Midfielder of the Year, while Tyler Spano of Washington and Lee earned the Faceoff Player of the Year award.
» Worth Noting. While we appreciate the recognitions, in our humble opinion, the USILA has gone overboard in the number of players it chooses to honor as “All-Americans.” Fifty-two players were recognized on the top three teams, and an additional 166 were given honorable mention recognition. That’s 221 players as “All-America.”
First Team
A-Patrick Fitzgerald, Bowdoin
A-Cliff Gaston, RIT
A-Kevin Miller, Christopher Newport
A-Jack Regnery, Tufts
M-Brice Bromwell, Salisbury
M-CK Giancola, Wesleyan
M-Garrett Kelly, Tufts
M-Charlie Tagliaferri, Tufts
D-John DeFazio, Salisbury
D-Jed Hoggard, Bowdoin
D-Evan Karetsos, Dickinson
D-Joey Waldbaum, Tufts
GK-Michael Marinello, St. Lawrence
LSM-Ben Frisoli, Tufts
SSDM-Cameron Delcristo, Tufts; Alex Thrasher, Cortland
Faceoff-Tyler Spano, Washington and Lee
FEATURE
4. D-III Made: Jordan Basso Turns Gettysburg Experience into Florida Dream

Jordan Basso, Florida
by Beth Ann Mayer, USA Lacrosse Magazine
“Like most youth lacrosse players, Florida attacker Jordan Basso had fleeting thoughts of playing for the sport’s blue bloods.
“Everyone is set on [North Carolina and Maryland] early on,” Basso said. “I was just like, ‘Oh, I like Carolina Blue.’”
Truth be told, Basso didn’t know what she wanted — who does as a tween (or adult, if we’re being honest)? Basso ultimately began her collegiate career at Division III Gettysburg. She won’t be wearing Carolina Blue this weekend. Instead, Basso will be a part of a Florida contingent hoping to upend the Tar Heels’ perfect season when the Gators play UNC in a national semifinal Friday at 3 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.”
» Situational Awareness. “Basso considered “at least 53 schools” during the process, including Holy Cross and Rutgers. But she decided on Gettysburg after walking on campus and meeting Carol Cantele, the legendary coach who led the program to three NCAA championships. “I get to campus and Carol Cantele gives me this warm hug,” Basso said. “She tells this huge story, and it’s not, ‘Oh, we’ll take you.’ Instead, it’s, ‘Oh, well take you and make you into something.’”
» Why It Matters. “Basso wanted a place where she could grow as a human and set herself up for life after lacrosse. Gettysburg — and the more holistic approach to college she could take as a Division III student-athlete — offered that opportunity. Basso worked a campus job in the equipment room, joined a sorority and took advantage of opportunities the coaching staff set up for the team, like bringing in career counselors and representatives from non-profit organizations like the One Love Foundation and HEADStrong Foundation.”
» Reality Check. “Basso also succeeded on the lacrosse field. She tallied 360 points on 228 goals and 132 assists during her time at Gettysburg, helping the program reach the Division III national championship game as a junior in 2023 and earning All-American status. Following that season, Basso decided she didn’t want to stop playing after her true senior season in 2024.”
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