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Jan. 13, 2005
Baltimore, Md. – The Virginia men’s lacrosse team is ranked sixth in the Lacrosse Magazine preseason Top 20 poll. The Cavaliers face eight teams ranked in the preseason poll. The rankings were compiled by the magazine’s staff in consultation with collegiate coaches and other media who cover the sport.
The Cavaliers finished a disappointing 5-8 last season, their first losing season in 17 years. Head coach Dom Starsia welcomes 27 returning lettermen, including eight starters, when preseason practice begins next week. Virginia opens the season at home against Drexel on Feb. 20.
National semifinalist Johns Hopkins gained the top spot in the preseason poll, while national champion Syracuse is listed second. Virginia’s ACC opponents–Maryland, North Carolina and Duke–are ranked fourth, fifth and 14th, respectively.
The complete poll, with the 2004 record, is listed below. Virginia’s 2005 opponents are in bold.
1. Johns Hopkins 13-2
2. Syracuse 15-2
3. Navy 15-3
4. Maryland 13-3
5. North Carolina 10-5
6. VIRGINIA 5-8
7. Georgetown 11-4
8. Princeton 11-4
9. Cornell 9-5
10. Rutgers 8-6
11. Notre Dame 7-5
12. Army 10-5
13. Towson 11-5
14. Duke 5-8
15. Massachusetts 7-7
16. Ohio State 12-4
17. Denver 8-6
18. Penn State 6-7
19. Hobart 9-7
20. Penn 7-7