Cornell Climbs to No. 8 in USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Top 20

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An undefeated Cornell team has climbed to the No. 8 spot in the USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Top 20, presented by CWENCH Hydration, after beating Princeton for the seventh consecutive time. This upset allowed Harvard to move up to the No. 3 spot, while Princeton remains ahead of Cornell at No. 7. Penn State, despite beating Maryland, stayed at No. 10, but the Nittany Lions continue to have one of the most interesting resumes in the country after beating both Princeton and Cornell earlier this spring.

Why it matters

The USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Top 20 rankings are closely watched as they help determine seeding and matchups for the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship. Cornell's rise to No. 8 and Harvard's jump to No. 3 shake up the top of the rankings, while Penn State's continued strong performance keeps them in the top 10 despite not moving up.

The details

Cornell's win over Princeton was a notable upset, though Princeton still finds itself ahead of the Big Red in the Top 20 due to the rest of its resume. Penn State didn't move from its No. 10 standing despite beating Maryland, but the Nittany Lions continue to boast one of the most interesting resumes in the country after beating both Princeton and Cornell earlier this spring.

• The rankings were released on March 24, 2026.