BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Eight Patriot League men’s lacrosse teams begin League play this weekend with four games on Saturday, Feb. 28. Lafayette continues non-League action, as all five games will be featured on ESPN+.
Bucknell and Lehigh open up League play on Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Ulrich Sports Complex in Bethlehem.
At noon, No. 19/20 Navy travels to Boston University, Holy Cross battles No. 8/11 Army West Point at Michie Stadium and Colgate welcomes Loyola Maryland.
The Leopards conclude Saturday’s slate against St. John’s as Lafayette faces off against the Red Storm at 4 p.m. at Fisher Stadium.
For more information on Patriot League men’s lacrosse dates, times and coverage, visit the men’s lacrosse composite schedule on the League’s official website -
https://patriotleague.org.
Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse This Weekend (2.28.26)
| Saturday, February 26 |
Times |
Coverage |
| Bucknell at Lehigh |
11 a.m. |
Stats | Video |
| No. 19/20 Navy at Boston University |
Noon |
Stats | Video |
| Holy Cross at No. 8/11 Army West Point |
Noon |
Stats | Video |
| Loyola Maryland at Colgate |
Noon |
Stats | Video |
| St. John’s at Lafayette |
4 p.m. |
Stats | Video |
ONLINE SCHEDULE | ONLINE STATS
2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Standings (as of Feb. 27)
| School |
PL |
PL Pct. |
Overall |
Overall Pct. |
| No. 8/11 Army West Point |
0-0 |
.000 |
5-0 |
1.000 |
| Bucknell |
0-0 |
.000 |
4-1 |
.800 |
| No. 19/20 Navy |
0-0 |
.000 |
3-1 |
.750 |
| Holy Cross |
0-0 |
.000 |
3-2 |
.600 |
| Lafayette |
0-0 |
.000 |
3-2 |
.600 |
| Boston University |
0-0 |
.000 |
2-2 |
.500 |
| Lehigh |
0-0 |
.000 |
2-2 |
.500 |
| Loyola Maryland |
0-0 |
.000 |
1-2 |
.333 |
| Colgate |
0-0 |
.000 |
1-3 |
.250 |
THIS WEEK IN PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE (MONDAY, FEB. 23 – THURSDAY, FEB. 26)
Monday, Feb. 23: Army West Point completed its Peach State trip 2-0 as the Black Knights defeated Mercer, 16-7, behind four goals from sophomore attack Brayden Fountain, three goals and three assists from senior midfielder Evan Plunkett and 10 saves from senior goalkeeper Sean Byrne.
Tuesday, Feb. 24: Due to inclement weather, Holy Cross’ matchup with UMass Lowell on Tuesday, Feb. 24 was postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
LEHIGH’S CHECO BREAKS NCAA DIVISION I CAREER CAUSED TURNOVERS RECORD
On Saturday, Feb. 21, Lehigh’s Richard Checo made history as the senior defender broke the NCAA Division I career caused turnovers record. The Oakton, Va. native surpassed Lehigh’s Craig Chick (2016-19) and now has 162 career caused turnovers across 50 games.
This season, Checo leads the Patriot League and NCAA Division I in caused turnovers (15) and caused turnovers per game (3.75).
Check out Checo’s feature by
Inside Lacrosse’s Christian Swezey -
The Disruptor: Lehigh's Richard Checo is Lacrosse's CT King
PATRIOT LEAGUE IN WEEKLY POLLS
Inside Lacrosse KANE Men’s Division I Media Poll – Week 3
11. Army West Point
20. Navy
RV. Boston University
RV. Colgate
INSIDE LACROSSE KANE MEN’S DIVISION I MEDIA POLL
USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Top 20 - Week 3
8. Army West Point
19. Navy
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE DIVISION I MEN’S TOP 20
United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association – Week 3
8. Army West Point
RV. Navy
RV. Boston University
UNITED STATES INTERCOLLEGIATE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION POLL
PATRIOT LEAGUERS AMONG NCAA DIVISION I ACTIVE LEADERS (AS OF FEB. 25)
Points Per Game
4. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University – 4.20
Goals Per Game
9. Brayden Fountain, Army West Point – 2.39
Assists Per Game
3. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University – 2.05
Assists
t-7. Evan Plunkett, Army West Point – 71
Saves Per Game
9. Max Watkinson, Loyola Maryland – 10.88
Saves
4. Joe Doherty, Lafayette – 528
Goals-Against Average
1. Sean Byrne, Army West Point – 8.55
Ground Balls Per Game
10. Zach Hayashi, Navy – 5.46
PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE WEEKLY AWARDS (WEEK 4)
No. 19/20 Navy collected three of the five Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse weekly awards when the League office announced the honors on Monday. Holy Cross and Lafayette each received one weekly honor.
Offensive Player of the Week: Mac Haley, Navy, Sr., A, Shady Side, Md./St. John’s College
Defensive Player of the Week: AJ Marsh, Navy, Jr., Defender, Reisterstown, Md./McDonogh School
Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Nick Faccone, Lafayette, Jr., FO, Warren, N.J./Delbarton
Goalkeeper of the Week: Dan Daly, Navy, Sr., GK, Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills
Rookie of the Week: Aedan Cassidy, Holy Cross, Fr., A, Chevy Chase, Md./Landon
PATRIOT LEAGUE ANNOUNCES MEN’S LACROSSE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK (2.23.26)
SIX PATRIOT LEAGUE STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMED TO 2026 TEWAARATON WATCH LIST
Six Patriot League men’s lacrosse student-athletes were named to the 2026 Tewaaraton Watch List by the Tewaaraton Foundation on Tuesday. Army West Point senior goalkeeper Sean Byrne and senior midfielder Evan Plunkett, Boston University sophomore attack Timothy Shannehan, Colgate senior midfielder Hunter Drouin, Lehigh senior defender Richard Checo and Navy junior defender AJ Marsh represented the League.
The 50 men selected represent the first group from which the eventual 25 nominees, five finalists and the award winner will be chosen. The Watch List will be updated twice, with additions being named on March 5 and March 26.
TEWAARATON AWARD ANNOUNCES 2026 MEN’S WATCH LIST
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
SEVEN PATRIOT LEAGUE STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMED NIKE LACROSSE MEDIA ALL-AMERICANS
The Black Knights had two players named to the Nike Lacrosse Media All-America teams when it was announced by
Inside Lacrosse, as Plunkett landed on the first team, while Byrne earned second-team honors.
Navy junior faceoff specialist Zach Hayashi accompanied Marsh as well as Boston University’s Shannehan, Colgate’s Drouin and Lehigh’s Checho, as honorable mentions.
First Team
M – Evan Plunkett, Army
Second Team
G – Sean Byrne, Army
Honorable Mention
A – Timothy Shannehan, Boston University
M – Hunter Drouin, Colgate
FO – Zach Hayashi, Navy
LSM/D – Richard Checo, Lehigh
D – AJ Marsh, Navy
NIKE LACROSSE PRESEASON MEN’S DI MEDIA ALL-AMERICANS
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 record over the last two years, including a 10-0 mark against a non-conference schedule that has included traditional powers North Carolina, Rutgers, Syracuse, UMass and Yale.
Read more
HERE
NO. 16 BOSTON U HOPES TO RAISE STANDARDS
For the third time in four seasons, Boston University reached the Patriot League 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.
Read more
HERE
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 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. |
ABOUT THE PATRIOT LEAGUE
The Patriot League is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement, continually demonstrating that student-athletes can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing high standards. The Patriot League’s athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes who are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.