CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia defenseman John Schroter has been named to the Preseason All-ACC Team, the conference office announced Tuesday (Jan. 27) following a vote by the league’s head coaches.
Schroter looks to build on an impressive 2025 campaign in which he garnered second-team All-America and All-ACC recognition. He appeared in all 14 games last season, consistently drawing the assignment of defending opponents’ top attackman. Schroter finished the year with 22 ground balls and 17 caused turnovers.
Additionally, the Cavaliers were predicted to finish fifth in the league. Syracuse was unanimously voted to win the conference, followed by Notre Dame, North Carolina and Duke, respectively.
Ranked No. 13 in the USA Lacrosse preseason poll, Virginia opens the 2026 season at home against Colgate on Sunday, Feb. 8. Opening faceoff from Klöckner Stadium is scheduled for noon.
2026 Preseason All-ACC Team
Attack
Owen Duffy, Jr., North Carolina
Dominic Pietramala, Jr., North Carolina
Joey Spallina, Sr., Syracuse
Midfield *
Benn Johnston, Jr., Duke
Max Sloat, Sr., Duke
Michael Leo, Sr., Syracuse
Luke Rhoa, Sr., Syracuse
Defense
Charlie Johnson, Sr., Duke
Shawn Lyght, Jr., Notre Dame
John Schroter, Sr., Virginia
Goalie: Jimmy McCool, Sr., Syracuse
SSDM: Aidan Maguire, Sr., Duke
LSM: Will Donovan, Sr., Notre Dame
FO: Brady Wambach, Jr., North Carolina
*– includes one extra player because of tie in voting
2026 Predicted Order of Finish
- Syracuse, 25
- Notre Dame, 18
- North Carolina, 17
- Duke, 9
- Virginia, 6