NEWTOWN, Pa. - The Arcadia University men's lacrosse team has been tabbed to finish third in the 2026 Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) Preseason Coaches Poll, as announced by the conference office on Thursday morning.

The Knights, who received 37 votes, finished second and hosted a semifinal contest in 2025.

Arcadia opens the 2026 season under new head coach Will Pilat on February 14th against Immaculata with face off scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Jean Lenox West Field.

2026 MAC Freedom Men's Lacrosse Coaches' Preseason Poll
Rank Team Points (1st Place Votes)
1 Stevens 49 (7)
2 DeSales 42
3 Arcadia 37
4 Misericordia 32
5 Lebanon Valley 24
6 FDU-Florham 20
7 King's 13
8 Delaware Valley 7