After months upon months of speculation and buzz in the lacrosse world, it’s become official. Southern Methodist University has announced the launch of a varsity men’s lacrosse program. It’s the first NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program in the state of Texas. SMU will compete in the ACC, bringing the conference to six members for lacrosse. The team’s first official season will be the spring of 2028. As the sixth member, SMU pushes the ACC past the threshold to have an auto

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