College Lacrosse: Examiner Top 10

2. Virginia (5-0)
For the second straight year, the Cavs toppled a No. 1 Syracuse squad, again by one goal, 11-10. Sophomore attack Chris Bocklet (15 goals) has been a revelation.

Next » at No. 6 Cornell, Sat., noon

3. Maryland (3-0)
The Terps will play Saturday at Byrd Stadium for the first time since 2008. Last year it was closed for renovation to Tyser Tower and Maryland played at Ludwig Field.

Next » Towson, Sat., 11 a.m.

4. Syracuse (2-1)
Orange defense has been crippled by injuries. Georgetown will try to take advantage at the Carrier Dome, in Syracuse’s opener in the newly-formed Big East.

Next » No. 9 Georgetown, Sat., 2 p.m.

5. Princeton (3-0)
Coming off knee injury, freshman Jeff Frocarro (8 goals, 10 shots, 12 ground balls) has been as good as advertised. Rookie coach Chris Bates is off to a strong start.

Next » at No. 1 UNC, Tues., 7 p.m.

6. Cornell (4-0)
The Big Red stunned Virginia in the NCAA semifinals, 15-6, last year. Can sophomore attack Rob Pannell (8 goals, 10 assists) and senior attack Ryan Hurley (13 goals) do it again?

Next » No. 2 Virginia, Sat., noon

7. Johns Hopkins (4-1)
After Face-Off Classic loss to Princeton, JHU rebounded with a 16-10 win over UMBC behind senior Steven Boyle (7 points) and freshman Zach Palmer (3 goals).

Next » at Hofstra, Sat., 7 p.m.

8. Drexel (4-1)
Freshman Robert Church scored in OT as the Dragons handed Notre Dame its first regular-season loss in two years Tuesday. Trever Sipperly won 13 of 17 face-offs.

Next » St. John’s, Sat., 1 p.m.

9. Georgetown (2-1)
Midfielder Andrew Brancaccio had three goals as Hoyas won their inaugural Big East game, 9-6, over St. John’s and former DeMatha goalie Gavin Buckley (12 saves).

Next » at No. 4 Syracuse, Sat., 2 p.m.

10. Notre Dame (3-1)
Wins over Duke and Loyola suggested Irish were ready to challenge for NCAA title. But Tuesday’s stunning, 7-6, loss in OT at Drexel was a major step backward.

Next » vs. Fairfield (1-2) in Houston, Tex., Sat., 1 p.m.