HENNIKER, N.H. - The New England College women's lacrosse team officially released their schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday. 

The Pilgrims are set to begin their season on February 28th in their home opener, as they host Gordon College in a non-conference matchup at Don Melander Field at 1:00 PM. The team then travels to Florida for their spring break trip as they face New College of Florida on March 4th and Warner University (Fla.) on March 6th.  

NEC returns home on March 11th in their Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) opener as they host Elms College at 4:00 PM followed by a matchup with GNAC opponent Simmons University on March 14th.  The 'Grims will compete in one final non-conference matchup on March 18th with the University of Maine – Farmington at 7:00 PM and will continue GNAC play throughout March.  

NEC will host reigning GNAC champion Emmanuel College (Mass.) on March 25th at 4:00 PM and then hit the road for three conference matchups before returning home. The 'Grims continue GNAC action in April, with their final home matchup on April 18th against Albertus Magnus and wrap up the regular season at Rivier University on April 22nd. 

The GNAC quarterfinals begin on Saturday, April 25th followed by the semifinals taking place on Tuesday, April 28th. The GNAC Championship game is set for Saturday, May 2nd.  

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