Adelphi Ranked No. 1 in USA Lacrosse Division II Men's Preseason Top 20

Defending NCAA Division II champion Adelphi is the No. 1 team in the USA Lacrosse Division II Men’s Preseason Top 20, USA Lacrosse Magazine announced Monday.

Adelphi’s title-game opponent, Lenoir-Rhyne is the preseason No. 4, as Limestone earns the No. 2 spot and Tampa comes in just behind the Saints at No. 3. Mercy rounds out the top five.

Preseason rankings are compiled by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors with consultation from college coaches.

USA LACROSSE DIVISION II MEN’S
PRESEASON TOP 20

1. Adelphi
2. Limestone
3. Tampa
4. Lenoir-Rhyne
5. Mercy
6. Saint Anselm
7. Pace
8. Wingate
9. Rollins
10. Lewis
11. Bentley
12. UIndy
13. Newberry
14. Maryville
15. Frostburg State
16. Seton Hill
17. Florida Southern
18. Colorado Mesa
19. Chestnut Hill
20. Mount Olive

Also considered (alphabetical order): Saint Leo, Wilmington