1 School•Division III•Est. 2018
The Heartland Collegiate Men's Lacrosse Conference (HCLC) was formed in 2018 as a single-sport NCAA Division III conference created to govern and promote men's lacrosse across the Midwestern United States. Affiliated with the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC), the league provided a structured regional home for institutions expanding their athletic offerings into lacrosse.
The HCLC quickly gained significance within the national Division III lacrosse landscape. The conference tournament champion earns an automatic qualification bid to the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship, offering its member institutions a direct path to postseason national competition.
Spanning programs across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, the conference features member schools such as Anderson, Hanover, Earlham, and Mount St. Joseph. By fostering close geographical rivalries and maintaining high standards of academic and athletic excellence, the HCLC continues to play a pivotal role in growing collegiate lacrosse throughout the region.
Official Website
The Heartland Collegiate Men's Lacrosse Conference (HCLC) was formed in 2018 as a single-sport NCAA Division III conference created to govern and promote men's lacrosse across the Midwestern United States. Affiliated with the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC), the league provided a structured regional home for institutions expanding their athletic offerings into lacrosse.
The HCLC quickly gained significance within the national Division III lacrosse landscape. The conference tournament champion earns an automatic qualification bid to the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship, offering its member institutions a direct path to postseason national competition.
Spanning programs across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, the conference features member schools such as Anderson, Hanover, Earlham, and Mount St. Joseph. By fostering close geographical rivalries and maintaining high standards of academic and athletic excellence, the HCLC continues to play a pivotal role in growing collegiate lacrosse throughout the region.
Official Website