Cortland Ranked No. 1 in 2026 SUNYAC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Cortland earns the No. 1 spot in the 2026 SUNYAC men's lacrosse preseason poll, voted on by the eight conference coaches. Oneonta was voted No. 2, followed by Oswego.
In 2025, Cortland defeated Oneonta, 19-9, to capture its 29th overall SUNYAC men's lacrosse championship title. The Red Dragons advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals and finished the season 19-3 overall.
Oneonta was ranked No. 3 after regular season conference play in 2025 and advanced to the SUNYAC championship game. Oneonta finished the season 9-10 overall. The Red Dragons will play to win their first-ever league title this season.
Oswego finished the 2025 regular season No. 2 in the conference and ended its season in the SUNYAC semifinals. The team completed the season with an overall record of 10-6. The Lakers will look to capture their first-ever SUNYAC conference title in 2026.
Men's lacrosse conference competition will begin March 28. The championship tournament will start April 29 with the semifinals followed by the championship game on May 2. View the full 2026 SUNYAC men's lacrosse championship bracket here.
2026 SUNYAC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll Rankings
- Cortland, 49
- Oneonta, 42
- Oswego, 37
- Potsdam, 31
- Plattsburgh, 25
- New Paltz, 18
- Morrisville, 16
- Canton, 6
