BETHLEHEM, Pa. – All nine Patriot League men’s lacrosse teams will be in action this weekend, with live coverage of three important League games on ESPN+, while Boston University (6-5, 4-2 PL) hosts Lafayette (5-7, 1-5 PL) at noon on CBS Sports Network.
Holy Cross (6-6, 2-4 PL) and Bucknell (7-4, 3-4 PL) open the day with an 11 a.m. faceoff at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, while Navy (7-5, 3-3 PL) travels to Lehigh (5-7, 2-4 PL) for a noon game at the Ulrich Sports Complex.
Two of the League’s top teams face off at noon, as No. 18/20 Loyola Maryland (8-4, 5-1 PL) welcomes No. 15/17 Army West Point to Ridley Athletic Complex.
Red-hot Colgate (5-6, 4-3 PL) concludes Saturday’s slate at 5 p.m. as the Raiders travel to the JMA Wireless Dome looking to upset No. 5 Syracuse.
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
ONLINE SCHEDULE | ONLINE STATS
2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Standings (as of April 17)
| School |
PL |
PL Pct. |
Overall |
Overall Pct. |
| No. 18/20 Loyola Maryland * |
5-1 |
.833 |
8-4 |
.667 |
| RV Boston University * |
4-2 |
.667 |
6-5 |
.545 |
| No. 15/17 Army West Point * |
4-2 |
.667 |
9-3 |
.750 |
| Colgate |
4-3 |
.571 |
5-6 |
.455 |
| Navy |
3-3 |
.500 |
7-5 |
.583 |
| Bucknell |
3-4 |
.429 |
7-5 |
.583 |
| Lehigh |
2-4 |
.333 |
5-7 |
.417 |
| Holy Cross |
2-4 |
.333 |
6-6 |
.500 |
| Lafayette |
1-5 |
.167 |
5-7 |
.417 |
*Clinched a berth in the Patriot League Championships
Three Teams Clinch Spots in 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championships
Following victories over their respective opponents last Saturday, Army West Point, Boston University and Loyola Maryland have clinched their spots in the 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championships, beginning Tuesday, April 28, with first-round action.
The Black Knights are back in the postseason for a Patriot League record 19th time, Boston University makes its ninth appearance overall and sixth straight, while the Greyhounds return to the tournament for the first time since 2024.
Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Features on YouTube
Check out this season’s men’s lacrosse features on the Patriot League’s YouTube channel –
@patriotleaguetv
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PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE IN THE NEWS
Army West Point’s Evan Plunkett Selected Fourth Overall in 2026 Premier Lacrosse League College Draft
Army West Point senior midfielder Evan Plunkett was selected fourth overall in the first round of the 2026 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) College Draft on Tuesday by the Denver Outlaws.
Plunkett is the fifth Black Knight to get the call during the PLL draft since its debut in 2019.
Check out the full story courtesy of Army West Point Athletic Communications -
Evan Plunkett Selected Fourth Overall in 2026 Premier Lacrosse League College Draft (4.14.26)
Navy’s Offense Surging Behind Alec Gregorek
Navy junior attack Alec Gregorek is fueling one of the hottest offenses as the Midshipmen lead the Patriot League in goals (161) and goals per game (13.42), which rank ninth and 10th, respectively, in NCAA Division I.
Individually, Gregorek has scored 35 goals through 12 games, which ranks fourth in the Patriot League and tied for ninth nationally.
Check out
Inside Lacrosse’s full story here –
With ‘Joe in Heart’, Alec Gregorek and Navy Offense Flying High (4.9.26)
Six Patriot Leaguers Honored as Nike Lacrosse Midseason Media All-Americans
Six Patriot League men’s lacrosse players were listed as 2026 Nike Lacrosse Midseason Media All-Americans, led by Army West Point senior midfielder Evan Plunkett on the First Team and senior goalkeeper Sean Byrne on the Third Team.
Four players were selected as Honorable Mention, including Boston University’s Timothy Shannehan and Connor Kehm, Colgate’s Jack Carrabine and Lehigh’s Richard Checo.
First Team
Evan Plunkett, Army West Point, M
Third Team
Sean Byrne, Army West Point, GK
Honorable Mention
Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, A
Jack Carrabine, Colgate, LSM
Richard Checo, Lehigh, D/LSM
Connor Kehm, Boston University, D
Check out
Inside Lacrosse’s full release here -
Wambach, Maguire Unanimous Selections in Nike Lacrosse Midseason Media All-Americans (4.3.26)
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. Through 12 games, Cook continues to lead the Patriot League in goals (46) and goals per game (3.83), while ranking second in points (56) and points per game (4.67).
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 (37) and goals per game (3.08), tied for eighth in points (44) and points per game (3.67).
Boston University freshman midfielder Peyton Forte was ranked 14th with 30 points on 23 goals and seven assists.
Holy Cross freshman faceoff specialist Shane McDonnell received honorable mention as he ranks second in the Patriot League in faceoff win percentage (.587).
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 Maryland’s Turnaround
The Loyola Maryland men’s lacrosse team sits at 8-4 overall and 5-1 in the Patriot League as junior attack Kenan Everhart is second on the Greyhounds with 45 points on 25 goals and 20 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)
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 and Women’s Watch Lists (2.10.26)
Eight Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Teams Rank in RPI Top 50
Eight of the 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. 12, Boston University at No. 17, Loyola Maryland at No. 20 and Navy at No. 24.
NCAA Men’s Lacrosse RPI (as of April 14)
12. Army West Point
17. Boston University
20. Loyola Maryland
24. Navy
34. Colgate
36. Lehigh
42. Bucknell
45. Holy Cross
52. Lafayette
Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse in Weekly Polls (as of April 13)
Inside Lacrosse KANE Men’s Division I Media Poll – Week 10
14. Army West Point
18. Loyola Maryland
RV. Boston University
INSIDE LACROSSE KANE MEN’S DIVISION I MEDIA POLL
USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Top 20 - Week 10
16. Army West Point
18. Loyola Maryland
RV. Boston University
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE DIVISION I MEN’S TOP 20
United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association – Week 10
15. Army West Point
18. Loyola Maryland
RV. Boston University
RV. Lehigh
UNITED STATES INTERCOLLEGIATE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION POLL
Patriot Leaguers Among National Leaders in Several Statistical Categories
Loyola Maryland’s Cook Leads NCAA Division I in Goals; Three Additional Players Rank Inside Top 10
Loyola Maryland sophomore attack Mason Cook is tied for the NCAA Division I lead in goals with 46 in 12 games, Lehigh freshman attack Finn Morgan is sixth with 37 goals, Lafayette sophomore attack Benjamin DiBattista is tied for seventh with 36 goals and Navy sophomore attack Alec Gregorek is tied for ninth with 35 goals.
Boston University’s Shannehan Leads NCAA DI in Points Per Game; Ranks Eighth in Assists Per Game
Boston University sophomore attack Timothy Shannehan leads the nation I with 5.27 points per game and is eighth with 2.55 assists per game, both of which lead the Patriot League. Shannehan’s 58 points, on 30 goals and 28 assists, are sixth in NCAA Division I, highlighted by his 11-point performance, which included a career-high six assists, against Siena on Feb. 6.
Five Patriot Leaguers Rank Top 25 in NCAA DI for Caused Turnovers Per Game
Five Patriot League players rank among NCAA DI’s top-25 in caused turnovers per game, with Lehigh senior defender Richard Checo tied for sixth (2.33) and Boston University senior defender Connor Kehm (2.27) in eighth. Holy Cross’ Michael Rincon (2.00) is tied for 12th; Boston University’s Logan Styles (2.00) is tied for 17th and Lafayette’s Noah Blinkoff (1.90) is 24th.
Three Patriot Leaguers Rank Top 25 in NCAA DI in Faceoff Win Percentage
At the faceoff ‘X’, the Patriot League features three specialists who rank in the top-30 for win percentage, led by Boston University sophomore Madden Murphy in 15th at .594. Holy Cross freshman Shane McDonnell (.587) ranks 21st and Lafayette junior Nick Faccone (.575) is 24th.
Army West Point’s Byrne Among the Top Goalkeepers
Army West Point senior Sean Byrne is among the nation’s best goalkeepers as he ranks second in save percentage (.602) and seventh in goals-against average (8.67), while leading the Patriot League in both categories.
Boston University’s Defensive Unit Among the Nation’s Best
Boston University’s defense group has led the Terriers to a 6-5 overall record and a 4-2 mark in the Patriot League as they lead NCAA Division I in opponent clear percentage (.714), rank second in ground balls per game (38.00), third in caused turnovers per game (12.18) and fourth in total caused turnovers (134).
NCAA Division I Active Leaders (as of April 16)
Points Per Game
2. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, So. – 4.41
Points
10. Matthew Minicus, Loyola Maryland, Sr. – 187
Goals Per Game
7. Mason Cook, Loyola Maryland – 2.52
Assists Per Game
4. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, So. – 2.11
Assists
9. Evan Plunkett, Army West Point, Sr. – 87
Saves Per Game
7. Kasey Heath, Lehigh, Jr. – 11.86
Saves
3. Joe Doherty, Lafayette, Sr. – 624
Goals-Against Average
3. Sean Byrne, Army West Point, Sr. – 8.60
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 173 career caused turnovers across 57 games.
Checo continues to lead the Patriot League in caused turnovers (28) and caused turnovers per game (2.33), while ranking fourth and sixth nationally, respectively.
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)
Lafayette’s Doherty Moves into Patriot League’s Top 10 for Career Saves
Following his 13-save performance at Colgate on April 4, Lafayette senior goalkeeper Joe Doherty moved into the Patriot League’s top 10 for career saves. Doherty currently ranks eighth all-time with 624 career saves and counting.
Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Weekly Awards (Week 11)
Boston University received three Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse weekly awards when the League office announced the honors on Monday. Holy Cross and Loyola Maryland each collected a remaining award.
Offensive Player of the Week: Matthew Minicus, Loyola Maryland, Sr., A, Darien, Conn./Darien
Defensive Player of the Week: Michael Rincon, Holy Cross, Sr., D, West Linn, Ore./Jesuit Portland
Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Madden Murphy, Boston University, So., FO, East Setauket, N.Y./Ward Melville
Goalkeeper of the Week: Michael Allieri, Boston University, Gr., GK, Wellesley, Mass./Marquette
Rookie of the Week: Peyton Forte, Boston University, Fr., A, Westminster, Md./Calvert Hall
Patriot League Announces Men’s Lacrosse Players of the Week (4.13.26)
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 (1.10.26)
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.
Patriot League Announces 11-Game Spring Schedule on CBS Sports Network (1.15.26)
The fourth Patriot League men’s lacrosse game of the regular season on CBS Sports Network is set for noon on Saturday as Boston University hosts Lafayette, looking to secure a top-four seed in the 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championships.
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 |
Navy 20, Holy Cross 13 |
Box Score |
| Friday, April 10 |
Colgate 9, Lehigh 7 |
Box Score |
| Saturday, April 11 |
Army West Point 14, Navy 9 |
Box Score |
| 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.