Official Site of the MAC · Feb 4
UMass Picked as Lacrosse Preseason Favorite
CLEVELAND – The Massachusetts lacrosse team has been picked as the 2026 preseason favorite, as voted on by the league’s head coaches.
The Minutewomen earned six first-place votes and a total of 48 points while also receiving six votes to claim the 2026 tournament title.
Akron, the defending tournament champions, and Eastern Michigan tied for second with 37 points apiece. Robert Morris finished just behind the pair with 34 points.
The Zips and Colonials each received one first-place vote as well as a nod to take home the tournament crown.