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First Intercollegiate Game

When
1877-11-22
Where
New York City
Part of
First college lacrosse game: NYU vs Manhattan College

New York University and Manhattan College played the first intercollegiate men's lacrosse game in the United States on November 22, 1877.

This match established the precedent for collegiate lacrosse competition in the United States. The game occurred in New York City, involving two private institutions. Manhattan College was located in Manhattanville at the time, while New York University was a private research university in the city. The event reflects the regional nature of lacrosse in the late 1800s.

Sources

  1. Lacrosse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. New York University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  3. Manhattan University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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