Stevens Named Favorite in MAC Freedom Men’s Lacrosse Coaches’ Preseason Poll

The Ducks collected all first-place votes from opposing coaches for a total of 49 points

1/30/2025 11:00:00 AM

NEWTOWN, Pa. (Men’s Lacrosse) – The Stevens Ducks were selected as the favorite in the 2025 conference preseason poll conducted among the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom men’s lacrosse coaches. The Ducks collected all seven first-place votes from opposing coaches for a total of 49 points.

Below is the complete 2025 MAC Freedom Men's Lacrosse Coaches' Preseason Poll.

2025 MAC Freedom Men's Lacrosse Coaches' Preseason Poll

Rank Team Points (1st Place Votes)
1 Stevens 49 (7)
2 DeSales 42
3 Arcadia 38
4 Misericordia 31
5 Lebanon Valley 25
6 King's 18
7 FDU-Florham 12
8 Delaware Valley 9

In 2024, the Ducks defeated DeSales University to claim its fourth-straight MAC Freedom Championship Title. The season ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 5-12 loss to No. 6 Christopher Newport.

The 2025 season is set to begin on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Conference play will begin on Saturday, April 5 with a seven game schedule.

The 2025 MAC Freedom Men's Lacrosse Championship is slated for April 30 to May 3. The top-four seeds will compete for the conference title and the NCAA Division III Championship automatic qualifier (AQ).