BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Eight of the nine Patriot League men’s lacrosse teams are in action on Saturday, with all four League games on ESPN+.

At noon, No. 18/19 Army West Point (6-3, 1-2 PL) welcomes Lehigh (5-4, 2-2 PL) to Michie Stadium, No. 20 Navy (6-3, 2-1 PL) hosts Colgate (2-6, 1-3 PL) at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Lafayette (5-4, 1-2 PL) travels to Bucknell’s (6-3, 2-2 PL) Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium.

Loyola Maryland (5-4, 2-1 PL) and Holy Cross (5-4, 2-2 PL) conclude Saturday’s slate with a 1 p.m. faceoff at Kuzniewski Field.

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 (3.28.26)

Saturday, March 28	Times	Coverage
RV Lehigh at No. 18/19 Army West Point	Noon	Stats | Video
Colgate at No. 20 Navy	Noon	Stats | Video
Lafayette at Bucknell	Noon	Stats | Video
Loyola Maryland at Holy Cross	1 p.m.	Stats | Video

ONLINE SCHEDULE | ONLINE STATS

2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Standings (as of March 27)

School	PL	PL Pct.	Overall	Overall Pct.
No. 18/20 Boston University	3-1	.750	5-4	.556
No. 20 Navy	2-1	.667	6-3	.667
Loyola Maryland	2-1	.667	5-4	.556
Bucknell	2-2	.500	6-3	.667
Holy Cross	2-2	.500	5-4	.556
RV Lehigh	2-2	.500	5-4	.556
Army West Point	1-2	.333	6-3	.667
Lafayette	1-2	.333	5-4	.556
Colgate	1-3	.250	2-6	.250

THIS WEEK IN PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE (MONDAY, MARCH 23 – FRIDAY, MARCH 27)
Tuesday, March 24: (No. 3 Harvard 14, at No. 20 Boston University 11 - BOX SCORE) No. 20 Boston University erased a four-goal deficit in the second half to tie the game at 10-10, but No. 3 Harvard scored four of the final five goals to earn a 14-11 win at Nickerson Field.

Sophomore midfielder Andrew Pape led the Terriers’ offense with four points on two goals and two assists, while senior attack Jimmy Kohr (three goals) and sophomore attack Timothy Shannehan (one goal, two assists) each had three points.

PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE IN THE NEWS
Colgate’s Drouin Honored on USILA Division I Team of the Week – Week of March 23
Colgate senior attack Hunter Drouin was one of 10 players honored on the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association’s Division I Team of the Week when the organization announced the team on March 25.

Drouin, the Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week, recorded a season-high seven points on five goals and two assists in the Raiders’ 14-12 upset win over nationally ranked Boston University. 2026 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division I – Week of March 23 (3.25.26)

Loyola Maryland’s Cook Listed on Inside Lacrosse’s 10 Breakout Men’s DI Players So Far in 2026
Loyola Maryland sophomore attack Mason Cook ranked No. 7 on Inside Lacrosse’s article for the 10 Breakout Men's DI Players So Far in 2026. Cook leads the Patriot League in goals (33) and goals per game (3.67), while ranking tied for third in points (40) and points per game (4.44) through nine games.

Check out Inside Lacrosse’s full story here - 10 Breakout Men's DI Players So Far in 2026 (3.20.26)

Three Patriot Leaguers Named to Inside Lacrosse’s Freshman Impact Rankings
A trio of Patriot League men’s lacrosse student-athletes was named to Inside Lacrosse’s Freshman Impact Rankings, led by Lehigh first-year attack Finn Morgan at No. 6. Morgan currently ranks second in the Patriot League in goals (30) and goals per game (3.33) as well as sixth in points (36) and points per game (4.00).

Boston University freshman midfielder Peyton Forte was ranked 14th with 28 points on 21 goals and seven assists.

Holy Cross freshman faceoff specialist Shane McDonnell received honorable mention as he leads the Patriot League in faceoff win percentage (.610).

Check out Inside Lacrosse’s full story here - 2026 IL Freshman Impact Rankings: Who Comes After Millon? (3.19.26)

Kenan Everhart’s Emergence Tied to Loyola’s Turnaround
The Loyola Maryland men’s lacrosse team is off to a 5-4 start overall and a 2-1 start in the Patriot League as junior attack Kenan Everhart is second on the Greyhounds with 34 points on 19 goals and 15 assists.
Check out Everhart’s feature story by USA Lacrosse’s Patrick Stevens - Kenan Everhart's Emergence Tied to Loyola's Turnaround (3.17.26)

ALL NINE PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE TEAMS RANK IN RPI TOP 50 (as of March 25)
All nine Patriot League men’s lacrosse teams sit in the top 50 of the NCAA’s RPI rankings, led by Army West Point at No. 13, Boston University at No. 15 and Navy at No. 17.

NCAA Men’s Lacrosse RPI
13. Army West Point
15. Boston University
17. Navy
30. Lehigh
37. Loyola Maryland
38. Bucknell
45. Holy Cross
47. Colgate
49. Lafayette

PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE IN WEEKLY POLLS (as of March 23)
Inside Lacrosse KANE Men’s Division I Media Poll – Week 7
18. Army West Point
20. Boston University
RV. Navy
INSIDE LACROSSE KANE MEN’S DIVISION I MEDIA POLL

USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Top 20 - Week 7
18. Boston University
19. Army West Point
20. Navy
RV. Loyola Maryland
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE DIVISION I MEN’S TOP 20

United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association – Week 7
19. Army West Point
RV. Boston University
RV. Navy
RV. Lehigh
UNITED STATES INTERCOLLEGIATE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION POLL

PATRIOT LEAGUERS AMONG NATIONAL LEADERS IN SEVERAL STATISTICAL CATEGORIES
Army West Point senior Sean Byrne is among the nation’s best goalkeepers as he ranks second in save percentage (.615) and ninth in goals-against average (8.55), while leading the Patriot League in both categories. Additionally, Lafayette senior goalkeeper Joe Doherty is 13th in goals-against average (9.19) and 22nd in save percentage (.538).

Offensively, Loyola Maryland sophomore attack Mason Cook ranks fourth in NCAA Division I in goals per game (3.67), Boston University sophomore attack Timothy Shannehan is fourth in points per game (5.22) and Lehigh sophomore attack Luke Breslin sits eighth in assists per game (2.56). The trio each leads their respective categories in the Patriot League.

Several additional Patriot League student-athletes rank inside the top 16 for goals per game, including Lehigh first-year attack Finn Morgan (7th, 3.33), Bucknell senior attack Michael Meyer (t-9th, 3.00), Boston University sophomore attack Timothy Shannehan (t-16th, 2.89) and Lafayette sophomore attack Benjamin DiBattista (t-16th, 2.89).

At the faceoff ‘X’, the Patriot League features five specialists who rank in the top-30 for win percentage, led by Holy Cross freshman Shane McDonnell in 12th at .610. Lafayette junior Nick Faccone (.604) is 13th, Boston University sophomore Madden Murphy (.568) sits in 22nd, Navy senior Colin Shadowens (.560) is 26th and Bucknell junior Colin McLoy (.558) ranks 27th.

Several defenders join Lehigh’s Checo on the nation’s list for caused turnovers per game, including Boston University senior defender Connor Kehm (9th, 2.33), Holy Cross junior long-stick midfielder (t-12th, 2.22), Boston University junior defender Logan Styles (t-12th, 2.22) and Lafayette freshman Noah Blinkoff (t-19th, 1.88).

BOSTON UNIVERSITY’S DEFENSIVE UNIT LEADING THE WAY
Boston University’s defense group has led the Terriers to a 5-4 overall record and a 3-1 start in the Patriot League as they lead NCAA Division I in caused turnovers per game (13.22), caused turnovers (119) and opponent clear percentage (.687).

NCAA DIVISION I ACTIVE LEADERS (AS OF MARCH 25)
Points Per Game
3. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, So. – 4.32
Assists Per Game
6. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, So. – 2.00
Assists
t-9. Evan Plunkett, Army West Point, Sr. – 78
Saves Per Game
9. Kasey Heath, Lehigh, Jr. – 11.35
Saves
3. Joe Doherty, Lafayette, Sr. – 584
Goals-Against Average
2. Sean Byrne, Army West Point, Sr. – 8.55

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 record for caused turnovers. The Oakton, Va. native surpassed Lehigh’s Craig Chick (2016-19) and now has 163 career caused turnovers across 50 games.

Checo continues to lead the Patriot League in caused turnovers (22) and caused turnovers per game (2.44), while ranking tied for fifth and sixth nationally.

Check out Checo’s feature by Inside Lacrosse’s Christian Swezey - The Disruptor: Lehigh's Richard Checo is Lacrosse's CT King (2.26.26)

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

PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE WEEKLY AWARDS (WEEK 8)
Colgate collected three of the five Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse weekly awards when the League office announced the honors on Monday. Lehigh and Loyola Maryland each received one weekly honor.

Offensive Player of the Week: Hunter Drouin, Colgate, Sr., A, Derry, N.H./Loomis Chaffee School
Defensive Player of the Week: Thomas Lala, Colgate, Jr., LSM/D, Lutherville, Md./Loyola Blakefield
Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Carson Hall, Loyola Maryland, Jr., FO, Powder Springs, Ga./Harrison
Goalkeeper of the Week: Andrew Lehrman, Colgate, So., GK, Scarsdale, N.Y./The Hotchkiss School
Rookie of the Week: Finn Morgan, Lehigh, Fy., A, Oakville, Ontario/The Hill Academy
PATRIOT LEAGUE ANNOUNCES MEN’S LACROSSE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK (3.23.26)

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.
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.
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

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.