ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Becker College tabbed to defend their NECC Title as they finished the Men's Lacrosse Preseason Coaches' Poll with 23 points including three of the five first place nods.
The Hawks have 12 members returning including seven starters from the 2015 season. Becker will be paced by forwards, junior Daniel Johnson, and senior Ryan Kearney who both received NECC All-Conference honors in the 2015 season.
Landing in second was Mitchell College who will look to avenge their loss in the NECC Championship from a year ago. Mitchell finished the polls with 18 points including one first place selection. The Mariners graduated the reigning NECC Player of the year, but will look to Dan DiGioia the 2015 NECC top scorer and sophomore Chevy Perry who was named the 2015 NECC Rookie of the Year. Mitchell also has very strong returning defense led by goalkeeper JD LeMay.
Regis College received the last first place vote as they finish the poll just behind Mitchell with 17 points. The Pride return some experienced players from last season. Senior Nick Rodrigo will lead the attack after being named the NECC All Conference team a year ago. Rodrigo also earned NECC 2014 Co-Player of the Year honors.
Rounding out the polls was Daniel Webster College with 12 points and Wheelock College with five points.
Men's Lacrosse begins their season on Wednesday, February 24th with non conference matchups. The NECC schedule begins on Saturday, April 2ndwith Mitchell traveling to Becker and Wheelock traveling to Daniel Webster for afternoon contests.
2016 NECC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Coaches' Poll
- Becker – 23 (3)
- Mitchell – 18 (1)
- Regis – 17 (1)
- Daniel Webster – 12
- Wheelock – 5
