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Florida Gators Lacrosse Ranks 4th; UNC Tops Preseason Poll

1/6/2026

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The 2026 USA Lacrosse Preseason Poll ranks the University of Florida Gators lacrosse team No. 4, following 2025 season of 20-3 and a Big 12 championship.
They will face six ranked opponents, opening February 7, 2026 against No. 18 Loyola.
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels lacrosse team opens 2026 ranked No. 1 after a 22-0 season and faces nine Top-20 teams, starting February 7, 2026 against James Madison.

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The 2026 USA Lacrosse Preseason Poll ranks the University of Florida Gators lacrosse team No. 4, following 2025 season of 20-3 and a Big 12 championship.
They will face six ranked opponents, opening February 7, 2026 against No. 18 Loyola.
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels lacrosse team opens 2026 ranked No. 1 after a 22-0 season and faces nine Top-20 teams, starting February 7, 2026 against James Madison.