As the Virginia Cavaliers approach another season as the defending national champions, they’re getting all the preseason hype. Deservedly so, the ‘Hoos have won back-to-back championships and return an elite core.
In particular, the attack group of Connor Shellenberger (preseason 1st team All-American), Matt Moore (2nd team All-American), and Payton Cormier will spearhead an offense that has been unstoppable in recent years. Throw in experienced midfielders like Pete Garno, Jeff Connor, and Xander Dickson alongside Inside Lacrosse’s #1 incoming freshman Griffin Schutz and Sean Kirwan’s offense is once again brimming with talent.
Defensively, the ‘Hoos have an experienced group of poles returning.