The NCAA Division III men's lacrosse tournament is the annual championship in men's lacrosse held by the NCAA for teams competing in Division III.

[1] After the inauguration of the NCAA Division I championship in 1971, the USILA added a "small college" tournament for two years.

Hobart defeated Washington College 15-12 to win the 1972 USILA title.

And Cortland State beat Washington College to win the 1973 title, 13-8.

Hobart and Salisbury have been the most successful teams at the Division III level, winning thirteen titles each.