Duke Men's Lacrosse Sits Seconds From Perfection, Leads Nation in Offense

The Blue Devils have shown their offensive might early in the season, outscoring opponents 152-71.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:03am

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The Duke men's lacrosse team is off to a fiery start to the season, leading the nation in points and goals per game. Despite taking their first loss last weekend against Syracuse, the Blue Devils have displayed impressive offensive prowess, led by junior Benn Johnson and senior Max Sloat. Defensively, the team has also been strong, with goalie Patrick Jameison making key saves. With four tough games remaining, Duke has the opportunity to complete an already impressive season at the highest level.

Why it matters

Duke men's lacrosse is currently ranked No. 8 in the nation and sits ninth in the country in RPI, putting them in position to make the NCAA Tournament. The team's offensive firepower and defensive tenacity have made them a force to be reckoned with early in the season.

The details

The Blue Devils' offense has been led by junior Benn Johnson and senior Max Sloat, who have combined to score over half of Duke's goals this year. Last week, Sloat was added to USILA's Team of the Week after recording his fourth hat trick of the season during the nail-biting loss to Syracuse. Defensively, goalie Patrick Jameison has been valuable, making key saves to thwart opponents' offensive attacks.

  • Duke took its first loss of the season last weekend against Syracuse.
  • The Blue Devils have four contests remaining in the regular season, all against opponents ranked top-15 in the nation.

The players

Benn Johnson

A junior on the Duke men's lacrosse team who has been a key part of the team's offensive onslaught this season.

Max Sloat

A senior midfielder on the Duke men's lacrosse team who has been named ACC Player of the Week and to USILA's Team of the Week this season.

Cal Girard

The Duke men's lacrosse team's faceoff specialist, ranked top-10 nationally in faceoff wins.

Patrick Jameison

The Duke men's lacrosse team's starting goalie, who has made key saves to thwart opponents' offensive attacks.

Henry Blake

The Duke men's lacrosse team's backup goalie, who replaced Jameison in the game against Syracuse.

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What’s next

Duke will welcome No. 16 Virginia, which just upset then-No. 1 Notre Dame, to town on Saturday at noon.

The takeaway

Despite taking its first loss of the season, Duke men's lacrosse has shown it has the offensive firepower and defensive tenacity to compete at the highest level. With four tough games remaining, the Blue Devils have the opportunity to complete an already impressive season and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.