BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Berths and seeding for the upcoming 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championship are up for grabs on Friday night as three games are featured on ESPN+, while one matchup is on CBS Sports Network.
Bucknell (8-5, 4-4 PL) opens the final day of the regular season at 3 p.m. as the Bison battle UMBC at a neutral site.

At 6 p.m., Boston University (7-5, 5-2 PL) travels to Worcester for a Turnpike Trophy showdown against Holy Cross (6-7, 2-5 PL), while Colgate (5-7, 4-3 PL) makes its way to Michie Stadium to take on red-hot Army West Point (10-3, 5-2 PL), as the Black Knights are riding a four-game win streak.

Loyola Maryland (8-5, 5-2 PL) heads to Navy (7-6, 3-4 PL) at 7 p.m. with the Midshipmen fighting to clinch a spot in the six-team championship field.

Lehigh (6-7, 3-4 PL) and Lafayette (5-8, 1-6 PL) renew The Rivalry at Fisher Stadium as the Mountain Hawks and Leopards face off at 7:30 p.m.

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

Friday, April 24	Times	Coverage
Bucknell vs. UMBC	3 p.m.	Stats
No. 20 Boston University at Holy Cross	6 p.m.	Stats | Video
Colgate at No. 14/16 Army West Point	6 p.m.	Stats | Video
No. 18/19 Loyola Maryland at Navy	7 p.m.	Stats | CBS Sports Network
Lehigh at Lafayette	7:30 p.m.	Stats | Video

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2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Standings (as of April 23)

School	PL	PL Pct.	Overall	Overall Pct.
No. 14/16 Army West Point *	5-2	.714	10-3	.769
No. 18/19 Loyola Maryland *	5-2	.714	8-5	.615
No. 20 Boston University *	5-2	.714	7-5	.583
Colgate *	4-3	.571	5-7	.417
Bucknell	4-4	.500	8-5	.615
Lehigh	3-4	.429	6-7	.462
Navy	3-4	.429	7-6	.538
Holy Cross	2-5	.286	6-7	.462
Lafayette	1-6	.143	5-8	.385

*Clinched a berth in the Patriot League Championships

Four Teams Clinch Spots in 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championship
Army West Point, Boston University, Colgate and Loyola Maryland have clinched their spots in the 2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Championship, 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, defending champion Colgate looks to become the League’s first repeat winner since Loyola Maryland (2016-18), while the Greyhounds return to the tournament for the first time since 2024.

All six seeds are up for grabs, including the top seed and hosting rights for the semifinals (Friday, May 1) and championship game (Sunday, May 3), while Bucknell, Lehigh and Navy battle for the final two postseason spots.

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
Two Patriot Leaguers Named to USILA Men’s Lacrosse Team of the Week – Week of April 20
Boston University graduate student goalkeeper Michael Allieri and Bucknell senior attack Owen Kovacs were both selected to the USILA’s Division I Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week on April 20.

Allieri was selected for the second straight week following his 12-save performance in the Terriers’ 13-2 win over Lafayette, while Kovacs collected the honors following a career-high seven points on five goals and two assists in a 15-13 win over Holy Cross.
2026 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division I – Week of April 20 (4.22.26)

Army West Point’s Byrne & Plunkett Named to 2026 Tewaaraton Award 25 Nominees List
Army West Point senior goalkeeper Sean Byrne and senior midfielder Evan Plunkett were named to the final list of 25 nominees for the Tewaaraton Award, when the organization made the announcement on April 18.

Five men’s finalists will be selected from the 25 nominees, to be announced May 7 at the conclusion of the regular season. They will be honored on May 28 at the 2026 Tewaaraton Award Ceremony, presented by Stifel, at the Andrew W Mellon Auditorium, in Washington D.C.
2026 Men’s Tewaaraton Nominees Presented by Stifel (4.18.26)

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 top offenses as the Midshipmen lead the Patriot League in goals (168) and goals per game (12.92), which rank 13th and 17th, respectively, in NCAA Division I.

Individually, Gregorek has scored 35 goals through 13 games, which ranks fourth in the Patriot League and tied for 14th 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 13 games, Cook continues to lead the Patriot League in goals (47) and goals per game (3.62), while ranking second in points (57) and points per game (4.38).

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 (41) and goals per game (3.15), tied for fifth in points (51) and points per game (3.92).

Boston University freshman midfielder Peyton Forte was ranked 14th with 32 points on 23 goals and nine assists.

Holy Cross freshman faceoff specialist Shane McDonnell received honorable mention as he ranks tied for first in the Patriot League in faceoff win percentage (.594).

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 8-5 overall and 5-2 in the Patriot League as junior attack Kenan Everhart is third 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)

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. 10, Boston University at No. 18, Loyola Maryland at No. 19, Navy at No. 24 and Lehigh at No. 30.

NCAA Men’s Lacrosse RPI (as of April 14)
10. Army West Point
18. Boston University
19. Loyola Maryland
28. Navy
30. Lehigh
35. Colgate
36. Bucknell
48. Holy Cross
54. Lafayette

Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse in Weekly Polls (as of April 20)
Inside Lacrosse KANE Men’s Division I Media Poll – Week 11
14. Army West Point
19. Loyola Maryland
RV. Boston University
INSIDE LACROSSE KANE MEN’S DIVISION I MEDIA POLL

USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Top 20 - Week 11
16. Army West Point
18. Loyola Maryland
20. Boston University
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE DIVISION I MEN’S TOP 20

United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association – Week 11
14. Army West Point
19. Loyola Maryland
RV. Boston University
UNITED STATES INTERCOLLEGIATE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION POLL

Patriot Leaguers Among National Leaders in Several Statistical Categories
Loyola Maryland’s Cook Ranks Second in NCAA Division I in Goals; Three Additional Players Rank Inside Top 15
Loyola Maryland sophomore attack Mason Cook ranks second in NCAA Division I in goals with 47 in 13 games, Lehigh freshman attack Finn Morgan is fifth with 41 goals, Lafayette sophomore attack Benjamin DiBattista is tied for 12th with 36 goals and Navy sophomore attack Alec Gregorek is tied for 14th 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 continues to lead the nation with 5.33 points per game and is eighth with 2.58 assists per game, both of which lead the Patriot League. Shannehan’s 64 points, on 31 goals and 31 assists, are fourth in NCAA Division I, highlighted by his 11-point performance, which included a career-high six assists, against Siena on Feb. 6.

Headed into the final weekend of the regular season, the Fairfield, Conn. native is the only player in NCAA Division I with 30+ goals and 30+ assists.

Five Patriot Leaguers Rank Top 26 in NCAA DI for Caused Turnovers Per Game
Five Patriot League players rank among NCAA DI’s top-26 in caused turnovers per game, with Lehigh senior defender Richard Checo in third (2.33), while Boston University senior defender Connor Kehm (2.27) and junior defender Logan Styles (2.17) are tied for 11th. Holy Cross’ Michael Rincon (2.00) is tied for 19th and Lafayette freshman Noah Blinkoff (1.82) is 26th.

Four Patriot Leaguers Rank Top 30 in NCAA DI in Faceoff Win Percentage
At the faceoff ‘X’, the Patriot League features four specialists who rank in the top-30 for win percentage, led by Boston University sophomore Madden Murphy in 17th at .594. Holy Cross freshman Shane McDonnell (.594) ranks 19th, Lafayette junior Nick Faccone (.576) is 26th and Navy senior Colin Shadowens (.558) sits in 29th.

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 third in save percentage (.596) and seventh in goals-against average (8.69), 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 7-5 overall record and a 5-2 mark in the Patriot League as they lead NCAA Division I in opponent clear percentage (.727), while ranking second in ground balls per game (37.75), caused turnovers per game (12.50) and total caused turnovers (150).

NCAA Division I Active Leaders (as of April 23)
Points Per Game
2. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, So. – 4.46

Points
9. Matthew Minicus, Loyola Maryland, Sr. – 192

Goals Per Game
2. Finn Morgan, Lehigh – 3.15
9. Mason Cook, Loyola Maryland – 2.46

Assists Per Game
3. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, So. – 2.14

Assists
t-6. Evan Plunkett, Army West Point, Sr. – 91

Saves Per Game
6. Kasey Heath, Lehigh, Jr. – 11.83
10. Max Watkinson, Loyola Maryland, Sr. – 11.38

Saves
2. Joe Doherty, Lafayette, Sr. – 637

Goals-Against Average
4. Sean Byrne, Army West Point, Sr. – 8.61

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 180 career caused turnovers across 59 games.

Checo continues to lead the Patriot League in caused turnovers (33) and caused turnovers per game (2.54), while ranking third in both categories 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)

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 seventh all-time with 637 career saves and counting.

Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Weekly Awards (Week 12)
Lehigh collected three of the five Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse weekly awards when the League office announced the honors on Monday. Boston University and Holy Cross each received an award.

Offensive Player & Rookie of the Week: Finn Morgan, Lehigh, Fy., A, Oakville, Ontario/The Hill Academy
Defensive Player of the Week: Richard Checo, Lehigh, Sr., D, Oakton, Va./St. John’s College High School
Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Shane McDonnell, Holy Cross, Fr., FO, Dedham, Mass./Phillips Exeter Academy (N.H.)
Goalkeeper of the Week: Michael Allieri, Boston University, Gr., GK, Wellesley, Mass./Marquette
Patriot League Announces Men’s Lacrosse Players of the Week (4.20.26)

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 final Patriot League men’s lacrosse game of the regular season on CBS Sports Network is set for Friday night as Loyola Maryland hosts Navy at 7 p.m. with postseason implications on the line.

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	Boston University 13, Lafayette 2	Box Score
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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