BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The 2026 NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse season begins this weekend with two of the Patriot League’s teams in action on Saturday, Jan. 31, while four teams start their campaign on Sunday, Feb. 1.

On Saturday, No. 12/14 Army West Point hosts Massachusetts at 11 a.m. at the Foley Athletic Center, while Holy Cross concludes the day against Providence at 4:30 p.m. in Worcester, Mass.

Three Patriot League teams in action on Sunday, Feb. 1, hit the road as Colgate travels to Happy Valley for a rematch of last year’s NCAA First Round game against No. 7/9 Penn State at noon. Lafayette heads to Colorado to battle Air Force (12 p.m.), while No. 16/17 Boston University travels to No. 2/3 Syracuse to face the Orange at 1 p.m.

Following a schedule change, Bucknell-Manhattan will now be contested on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. at Penn State's Holuba Hall indoor facility.

Due to dangerous temperatures in the forecast, the Navy-High Point men's lacrosse game scheduled to be played in Annapolis on Saturday has been canceled.

Loyola Maryland’s game against Georgetown scheduled for Saturday at Ridley Athletic Complex has been postponed. The game has been rescheduled to be played on Tuesday, March 17, at Loyola at 6:00 p.m.

Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse This Weekend (1.31.26 – 2.1.26)

Saturday, January 31	Times	Coverage
Massachusetts at No. 12/14 Army West Point	11 a.m.	Stats | YouTube
Providence at Holy Cross	4:30 p.m.	Stats | ESPN+
Sunday, February 1	Times	Coverage
Colgate at No. 7/9 Penn State	Noon	Stats | B1G+ ($)
Lafayette at Air Force	Noon	ESPN+
No. 16/17 Boston University at No. 2/3 Syracuse	1 p.m.	Stats | ACCNX ($)
Manhattan vs. Bucknell	7 p.m.	Stats

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SIX PATRIOT LEAGUE PLAYERS SELECTED AS USA LACROSSE PRESEASON ALL-AMERICANS
Army West Point led the Patriot League with two student-athletes on the 2026 USA Lacrosse, Division I Men’s Preseason All-American teams. Senior midfielder Evan Plunkett and senior goalkeeper Sean Byrne were both selected to the Second Team.
Boston University sophomore attack Timothy Shannehan, Colgate senior midfielder Hunter Drouin, Lehigh senior defender Richard Checo and Navy senior defender AJ Marsh received honorable mention.

Second Team
M – Evan Plunkett, Army
G – Sean Byrne, Army

Honorable Mention
A – Timothy Shannehan, Boston University
M – Hunter Drouin, Colgate
D – Richard Checo, Lehigh
D – AJ Marsh, Navy
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA RELEASE

FOUR PATRIOT LEAGUE STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED ON INSIDE LACROSSE’S TOP 50 PLAYERS FOR 2026
Four Patriot League men’s lacrosse student-athletes were named to the Top 50 players by Inside Lacrosse including Army West Point senior attack Evan Plunkett (No. 15) and senior goalkeeper Sean Byrne (No. 28). Boston University sophomore attack Timothy Shannehan (No. 44) and Lehigh senior defender Richard Checo (No. 48) rounded out the Top 50.

IL's Top 50 Men's NCAA Lacrosse Players For 2026
15. Evan Plunkett, M, Army West Point
28. Sean Byrne, GK, Army West Point
44. Timothy Shannehan, A, Boston University
48. Richard Checo, D, Lehigh
IL’S TOP 50 MEN’S NCAA LACROSSE PLAYERS FOR 2026: THE COMPLETE RANKINGS

BLACK KNIGHTS & TERRIERS FEATURED IN USA LACROSSE’S NCAA 2026 COUNTDOWN
NO. 14 ARMY ALWAYS IN THE CONVERSATION
Joe Alberici makes no attempt to hide his disdain for the ratings percentage index — commonly known as RPI — and the weight it receives come Selection Sunday. "There's a real flaw in our system," he said.
The Army men's lacrosse team has compiled a 23-5 combined record the last two years, including a 10-0 mark against non-conference schedule that has included traditional powers like North Carolina, Rutgers, Syracuse, UMass and Yale.
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NO. 16 BOSTON U HOPES TO RAISE STANDARDS
For the third time in four seasons, Boston University reached the Patriot League tournament championship game. The Terriers’ 11-5 record, which included an overtime win over Army, made them one of just six teams to win 10 games or more in each of the past four seasons. 
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PATRIOT LEAGUE IN PRESEASON POLLS
Inside Lacrosse Preseason Men’s Division I Media Poll
12. Army West Point
17. Boston University
RV. Colgate
RV. Lafayette
INSIDE LACROSSE PRESEASON POLL

USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Preseason Top 20
14. Army West Point
16. Boston University
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE PRESEASON TOP 20

BLACK KNIGHTS TOP PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE PRESEASON POLL
The Army West Point men’s lacrosse team was selected as the 2026 Patriot League men’s lacrosse preseason favorite with 63 points and seven first-place votes. Boston University claimed the second spot in the poll with 56 points and two first-place votes, while Navy tallied 40 points in third. Loyola Maryland placed fourth with 39 points, followed by Lafayette with 37 points to round out the top five. Lehigh earned 33 points, followed by defending Patriot League champion Colgate (32), Bucknell (15) and Holy Cross (9).
PATRIOT LEAGUE PRESEASON HONORS

BLACK KNIGHTS AND MIDSHIPMEN EARN PATRIOT LEAGUE PRESEASON MAJOR AWARDS
Army West Point senior midfielder Evan Plunkett was tabbed as the 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, while teammate senior Sean Byrne was selected as the 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year after earning the postseason honors in 2025.
Navy junior AJ Marsh earned 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors, while fellow classmate Zach Hayashi rounded out the major awards as the 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Preseason Faceoff Specialist of the Year.

PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE ON CBS SPORTS NETWORK
The Patriot League and CBS Sports announced their 2026 spring television schedule on CBS Sports Network, which features eight men’s lacrosse games.
For the 17th season, CBS Sports Network will be the home of the 2025 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championship semifinals and championship game. Coverage of the two semifinal matchups begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 1. The League championship game will air at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.
 

Date	Game	Time (all times ET)
Saturday, April 4	Holy Cross at Navy	3 p.m.
Friday, April 10	Lehigh at Colgate	6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11	Navy at Army West Point	2:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 18	Lafayette at Boston University	12:00 p.m.
Friday, April 24	Loyola Maryland at Navy	7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 1	Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championship (Semifinal Round)	4 p.m.
Friday, May 1	Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championship (Semifinal Round)	7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 3	Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championship Game	12:00 p.m.

 
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