Ohio State Claims First Big Ten Men's Lacrosse Championship, Defeats Michigan 10-8

Ohio State won its first-ever Big Ten men's lacrosse regular season championship with a dramatic 10-8 comeback victory over rival Michigan. Trailing by three goals in the fourth quarter, the Buckeyes rallied with four unanswered goals, including a hat trick from Gannon Matthews and the game-winner by Ed Shean. The win secured Ohio State the No. 1 seed and a bye to the semifinals in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. Michigan, after holding the lead late, fell into a three-way tie for second in conference standings, ultimately earning the No. 4 seed in the tournament. The game featured strong defensive play and contributions from multiple Buckeyes, marking a historic achievement for the program. Ohio State will now look to build on this momentum in the postseason.