Maryland Ranked No. 1 in USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Preseason Top 20

Maryland Ranked No. 1 in USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Preseason Top 20

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Key Points:

  • Maryland is ranked No. 1 in the USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Preseason Top 20, reflecting high expectations under coach John Tillman since 2011.
  • The Terps are strengthened by top defensive talent and key transfers from Yale and Vermont, including attackmen Leo Johnson and Chris Lyons, defenseman Michael Alexander, and faceoff specialist Henry Dodge.
  • Despite losing key players like attackman Daniel Kelly and goalie Logan McNaney to graduation, Maryland aims for another strong run following their 2025 NCAA championship game appearance.
  • Syracuse is ranked No. 2, building on its momentum from reaching the championship weekend, with Princeton, Georgetown, and North Carolina completing the top five preseason rankings.