GLENSIDE, Pa. – After appearing in the program's first ever Middle Atlantic Conference Championship game last season, the Arcadia University men's lacrosse team looks to continue its success as it kicks off the 2023 season on Wednesday.
 
Coming into the new season, head coach Paul Mita just looking to improve every day the Knights take the field.
 
"I thought we had a productive year last year and we're just looking to get better as a program and show up every day to have fun, get a little bit better and love each other," Mita said.
 
The Knights were selected to finish second in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) Preseason Coaches' Poll.
 
In terms of returners to the team, Mita points to the same voices within the program as a big part of what Arcadia is looking to do this season.
 
"We return a decent bit on our offense and a decent bit on our defense," Mita said. "What's really exciting is the continuity with our coaching staff as well. We bring back our defensive coordinator and one of our other assistants that worked with our specialty groups. With the continuity of coaching, it's the same system, the same offense, the same defense."
 
The Knights brought in 16 first years for the 2023 season, and Mita points to their buy in to the program as a big reason to be excited about this class.
 
"We brought in a really exciting first-year class, a lot of really good players there," Mita said. "What's most exciting is the fact that they have bought into our culture and how we do things. I think we've had our best offseason ever."
 
The Knights open their season on Wednesday, Feb. 22 as they welcome Elizabethtown to Jean Lenox West Field. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Knights open MAC Freedom play on Wednesday, March 29 as they travel to Wilkes.