ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The RIT men's lacrosse team was selected first in the 2026 Liberty League Preseason poll as voted on by the conference's head coaches.
 
The Tigers, who recorded a 21-2 record in 2025, are coming off their 12th Liberty League title since 2012 and its 15th consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament. RIT received six first-place votes and 48 points.
 
RPI was selected second with 41 points and one first-place vote, while St. Lawrence was picked third with 40 points and one first-place vote.
 
RIT, ranked No. 4 in the USILA Division III Preseason Poll, begins its 2026 campaign at No. 20 Denison on Saturday (Feb. 14) at 1:00 p.m.
 
2026 Liberty League Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll
1. RIT, 48 (6)
2. RPI, 41 (1)
3. St. Lawrence, 40 (1)
4. Ithaca, 28
5. Skidmore, 24
6. Union, 23
7. Clarkson, 11
8. Vassar, 9