Princeton Climbs to No. 3 in USA Lacrosse D-I Men's Top 20

The Tigers reasserted their top-tier status after a 2-0 weekend.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Princeton's men's lacrosse team climbed seven spots from No. 10 to No. 3 in the latest USA Lacrosse Division I Top 20 rankings after a strong 2-0 performance over the weekend. The Tigers' rise comes as some top-tier matchups were canceled due to a blizzard affecting the Northeast.

Why it matters

Princeton's jump to No. 3 solidifies the team as one of the top contenders in Division I men's lacrosse this season. The Tigers' ascent also highlights the volatility at the top of the rankings, with several teams jockeying for position as the season progresses.

The details

Tampa flexed its muscles in a top-five matchup, jumping all over Maryville and sending a statement across the nation with a 14-3 win. Seton Hill and Anderson remained undefeated this weekend, as the Griffons downed UIndy 10-9 and Anderson won a shootout with Montevallo, 22-16. The real upset of the weekend came at the expense of Saint Leo, which suffered its first loss, 11-10 in overtime to Catawba.

  • The latest USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Top 20 rankings were released on March 3, 2026.

The players

Princeton

The Princeton men's lacrosse team climbed seven spots to No. 3 in the latest USA Lacrosse Division I Top 20 rankings.

Tampa

The Tampa Spartans men's lacrosse team jumped all over Maryville in a top-five matchup, winning 14-3 and making a statement as a potential No. 1 team.

Seton Hill

The Seton Hill Griffons men's lacrosse team remained undefeated this weekend, downing UIndy 10-9.

Anderson

The Anderson men's lacrosse team also remained undefeated, winning a high-scoring 22-16 matchup against Montevallo.

Saint Leo

The Saint Leo men's lacrosse team suffered its first loss of the season, falling 11-10 in overtime to Catawba.

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The takeaway

Princeton's rise to No. 3 in the USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Top 20 rankings underscores the competitive nature of the top tier of college lacrosse this season. With several teams jockeying for position, the remainder of the season promises to be full of high-stakes matchups and potential upsets.