BETHLEHEM, Pa. – All four Patriot League men’s lacrosse games on Saturday have early postseason implications as the teams enter the final month of the regular season. Three games will be featured on ESPN+, while Holy Cross and Navy will be showcased on CBS Sports Network at 3 p.m.
At noon, the Patriot League’s top four teams square off as No. 20 Boston University (5-4, 3-1 PL) battles Loyola Maryland (6-4, 3-1 PL) at Ridley Athletic Complex, while No. 19 Army West Point (7-7, 2-2 PL) travels to Bucknell’s (7-3, 3-2 PL) Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium for a key matchup.
Colgate (3-6, 2-3 PL) hosts Lafayette (5-5, 1-3 PL) at Andy Kerr Stadium looking to win their third-straight League game, while Holy Cross (5-5, 2-3 PL) and Navy (6-4, 2-2 PL) conclude Saturday’s slate at 3 p.m. on CBS Sports Network from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial 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
ONLINE SCHEDULE | ONLINE STATS
2026 Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Standings (as of April 3)
| School |
PL |
PL Pct. |
Overall |
Overall Pct. |
| RV Loyola Maryland |
3-1 |
.750 |
6-4 |
.600 |
| No. 20 Boston University |
3-1 |
.750 |
5-4 |
.556 |
| Bucknell |
3-2 |
.600 |
7-3 |
.700 |
| No. 19 Army West Point |
2-2 |
.500 |
7-3 |
.700 |
| RV Navy |
2-2 |
.500 |
6-4 |
.600 |
| Lehigh |
2-3 |
.400 |
5-6 |
.455 |
| Holy Cross |
2-3 |
.400 |
5-5 |
.500 |
| RV Colgate |
2-3 |
.400 |
3-6 |
.333 |
| Lafayette |
1-3 |
.250 |
5-5 |
.500 |
THIS WEEK IN PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE (MONDAY, MARCH 30 – FRIDAY, APRIL 3)
Tuesday, March 31: (at No. 3/5 Princeton 15, Lehigh 8 -
BOX SCORE) Princeton pulled away for a 15-8 win over Lehigh on Tuesday at Sherred Field, despite junior goalkeeper Kasey Heath recording a career-high 25 saves for the Mountain Hawks, which is tied for the second most in a single game this season in NCAA Division I.
Offensively, sophomore attack Colin French and senior attack Andrew Kelly each scored two goals to lead Lehigh.
PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE IN THE NEWS
Two Patriot League Players Selected to USILA Division I Team of the Week – Week of March 30
Army West Point junior long-stick midfielder Drew Miller and Colgate sophomore attack Casey Quinson were each selected to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association’s Division I Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week for March 30.
Miller scored a career-high three goals and picked up three ground balls in the Black Knights’ 14-11 win over Lehigh, while Quinson scored a career-high six goals, including the winner in double overtime, to lead the Raiders past Navy, 16-15.
2026 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division I – Week of March 30 (4.1.26)
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 (37) and goals per game (3.70), while ranking tied for third in points (44) and points per game (4.40) through 10 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 (34), fourth in goals per game (3.09), fifth in points (41) and eighth in points per game (3.73).
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 Maryland’s Turnaround
The Loyola Maryland men’s lacrosse team is off to a 6-4 start overall and a 3-1 start in the Patriot League as junior attack Kenan Everhart is second on the Greyhounds with 38 points on 22 goals and 16 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
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. 12, Boston University at No. 16, Navy at No. 25 and Loyola Maryland at No. 27.
NCAA Men’s Lacrosse RPI (as of April 1)
12. Army West Point
16. Boston University
25. Navy
27. Loyola Maryland
32. Lehigh
36. Bucknell
37. Colgate
46. Holy Cross
50. Lafayette
PATRIOT LEAGUE MEN’S LACROSSE IN WEEKLY POLLS (as of March 30)
Inside Lacrosse KANE Men’s Division I Media Poll – Week 8
19. Army West Point
RV. Boston University
RV. Colgate
INSIDE LACROSSE KANE MEN’S DIVISION I MEDIA POLL
USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Top 20 - Week 8
19. Army West Point
20. Boston University
RV. Loyola Maryland
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE DIVISION I MEN’S TOP 20
United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association – Week 8
18. Army West Point
RV. Boston University
RV. Navy
RV. Colgate
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 (.608) and ninth in goals-against average (8.80), while leading the Patriot League in both categories. Additionally, Bucknell senior goalkeeper Jaz Zanelli is 15th in goals-against average (9.57) and Lafayette senior goalkeeper Joe Doherty ranks 16th in goals-against average (9.67).
Offensively, Loyola Maryland sophomore attack Mason Cook ranks third in NCAA Division I in goals per game (3.70), while Boston University sophomore attack Timothy Shannehan is third in points per game (5.22) and tied for 10th in assists per game (2.33). The duo 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 Navy junior attack Alec Gregorek (8th, 3.20), Lafayette sophomore attack Benjamin DiBattista (11th, 3.10), Lehigh first-year attack Finn Morgan (12th, 3.09), Bucknell senior attack Michael Meyer (t-14th, 3.00), Colgate sophomore attack (t-14th, 3.00) and the Terriers’ Shannehan (t-16th, 2.89).
At the faceoff ‘X’, the Patriot League features five specialists who rank in the top-35 for win percentage, led by Holy Cross freshman Shane McDonnell in 12th at .610. Lafayette junior Nick Faccone (.571) is 23rd, Boston University sophomore Madden Murphy (.568) sits in 25th, Bucknell junior Colin McLoy (.566) follows in 26th and Navy senior Colin Shadowens (.552) ranks 32nd.
Several defenders are on the nation’s list for caused turnovers per game, including Boston University senior defender Connor Kehm (t-7th, 2.33), Lehigh senior defender Richard Checo (11th, 2.27) Boston University junior defender Logan Styles (t-12th, 2.22), Holy Cross junior long-stick midfielder Michael Rincon (14th, 2.22), and Lafayette freshman Noah Blinkoff (t-20th, 1.89).
FIVE PATRIOT LEAGUERS AMONG NCAA DI TOP 10 GOAL SCORERS
Five Patriot League players rank among the NCAA Division I top-10 in goals as Loyola Maryland’s Cook is tied for second with 37, followed by Lehigh’s Morgan (4th, 34), Navy’s Gregorek (5th, 32), Lafayette’s DiBattista (t-6th, 3.10) and Bucknell’s Meyer (t-10th, 3.00).
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 APRIL 3)
Points Per Game
t-3. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, So. – 4.32
Assists Per Game
5. Timothy Shannehan, Boston University, So. – 2.00
Assists
t-9. Evan Plunkett, Army West Point, Sr. – 80
Saves Per Game
7. Kasey Heath, Lehigh, Jr. – 11.82
10. Max Watkinson, Loyola Maryland, Sr., - 11.32
Saves
3. Joe Doherty, Lafayette, Sr. – 597
Goals-Against Average
1. Sean Byrne, Army West Point, Sr. – 8.64
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 172 career caused turnovers across 57 games.
Checo continues to lead the Patriot League in caused turnovers (25) and is second in caused turnovers per game (2.27), while ranking fifth and 11th 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)
Boston University, Colgate, Holy Cross, Loyola Maryland and Navy each collected a Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse weekly award when the League office announced the honors on Monday.
Offensive Player of the Week: Alec Gregorek, Navy, So., A, Wading River, N.Y./Shoreham-Wading River
Defensive Player of the Week: Julian Jenkins, Holy Cross, Sr., D, Los Alamitos, Calif./Los Alamitos
Faceoff Specialist of the Week: Madden Murphy, Boston University, So., FO, East Setauket, N.Y./Ward Melville
Goalkeeper of the Week: Max Watkinson, Loyola Maryland, Sr., GK, Baltimore, Md./St. Paul’s School for Boys
Rookie of the Week: Emmet Crotty, Colgate, Fy., M, Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Preparatory College School
PATRIOT LEAGUE ANNOUNCES MEN’S LACROSSE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK (3.30.26)
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.
The first of the five regular-season games on CBS Sports Network is set for this Saturday as Holy Cross travels to Navy for a 3 p.m. faceoff.
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.