Virginia and held off Syracuse, the number eight seed, in the final, 12–10. This was Virginia's first NCAA title since 1972 and fourth overall, including two pre-NCAA tournament Wingate Trophies in 1952 and 1970.[1]
Grant, Jr. led the Delaware Blue Hens to a number six national ranking and their first ever tournament win. Grant Jr. was the tournament's leading scorer along with Ryan Powell, with 14 points in just two games.
Up until this final, Virginia had lost its last three championship game appearances in overtime. While the Cavaliers built a 9–3 lead by the third quarter, Syracuse still made it close, scoring five unanswered goals to climb back to within 10–9 with 6:30 left. Syracuse became the first number eight seed to make it to the title game.
The All-Tournament Team included Conor Gill, Derek Kenney, Ryan Curtis, Jay Jalbert, Court Weisleder, Tucker Radebaugh, Marshall Abrams, Ryan Powell, Dan Denihan and Georgetown's Scott Urick.
Syracuse scoring – Tim Byrnes 2, Chris Cordisco 2, Matt Cutia 2, Jeff Lowe 2, Matt Alexander 1, Sam Bassett 1, Matt Caione 1, Ryan Powell 1, Brian Solliday 1
Georgetown scoring – Scott Urick 3, Andy Flick 2, Greg Haubschmann, Mike Henehan, Mike Kanach, Greg McCavera
Shots: Georgetown 46, Syracuse 43
Saves: Syracuse Rob Mulligan 16, Georgetown Brian Hole 11
Virginia scoring – Conor Gill 5, Jay Jalbert 3, Tucker Radebaugh 2, Hanley Holcomb, David Baruch, Michael Leahy, Aaron Vercollone, David Bruce, Jamie Leachman
Johns Hopkins scoring - Dan Denihan 5, A.J. Haugen 2, Matt O’Kelly 1, Dave Rabuano 1, Dylan Schlott 1, Justin Shaberly 1.
Shots: Johns Hopkins 45, Virginia 37
Saves: Virginia Derek Kenney 15, Johns Hopkins Brian Carcaterra 11
Georgetown scoring – Greg McCavera 4, Andy Flick 3, Tyler Gamble 3, Mike Henehan 3, Scott Urick 2, Steve Dusseau 1, Brett Wagner 1
Duke scoring – Adam Dretler 3, Jared Frood 2, Nick Hartofilis 2, Brendan Keaney 2, Scott Diggs 1, TJ Durnan 1, Chris Kakel 1, John O’Donnell 1, Greg Patchak 1
Shots: Duke 46, Georgetown 40
Saves: Georgetown Brian Hole 17 - Duke Matt Breslin 14
Delaware scoring – John Grant Jr. 3, Jason Lavey 3, Kevin Lavey 3, Sean Carney 2, Dennis DeBusschere 1
UMBC scoring - Casey Hard 2, Dan Marohl 2, Eric Barger 1, Mark Cornes 1, Josh Hahn 1, John Harasym 1, Jeffrey Ratcliffe 1, Scott Steele 1, Chris Turner 1
Shots: UMBC 44, Delaware 43
Saves: UMBC Andrew Hampson 16, Delaware Ron Jedlicka 11
Hofstra scoring – Scott Dooley 3, Joe Kostolansky 2, Michael Laurano 2, Rob Parrinelli 2, Joe Barile 1, Chad Eisenhart 1, Tom Kessler 1, Brad Obloj 1, Jacob Rogers 1, Chris Rogler 1
Navy scoring – J.L. Reppert 3, Alex Borcz 1, Ed McKinnon 1, Kevin Meehan 1, Jamie O’Leary 1
Shots: Hofstra 37, Navy 31
Saves: Navy Mickey Jarboe 15 - Hofstra Michael Demeo 10