Navy's men's lacrosse team took a big step forward last season. The Midshipmen compiled a 9-5 overall record and tied for the Patriot League regular season championship with a 6-2 mark.
That was easily the best season since Navy went 11-5 and captured the Patriot League Tournament title in 2009. It marked a major improvement for the Midshipmen, who went a combined 7-20 overall and 4-10 in the conference the previous two years.
Fifth-year head coach Rick Sowell hopes Navy can build off its 2015 success, and with eight starters and 19 lettermen returning it appears the parts are in place to do so.