AAC Release Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll

WALESKA, Ga. - the 2026 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) men's lacrosse coaches' poll was released on Jan. 21. The poll was voted on by the men's lacrosse coaches of the AAC.

Keiser, the three-time defending NAIA National Champion, collected all 10 first-place votes for 100 points. Last season, Keiser finished in a three-way tie for the regular-season championship with Webber International and Reinhardt, as all three went 7-1 in league play. The Seahawks went on to win the AAC Tournament and the NAIA National Championship, ending the year 15-1 overall.

Webber is picked to finish second with 83 points. Cumberlands, the national runner-up, sits third with 78 votes. Reinhardt (72 points) and Life (61 points) round out the top five. SCAD Savannah is 6th followed by TN Wesleyan, Point, Montreat and the first year Koala men's program led by coach Tom Kinney.

The men will open their season on Sunday by hosting Webber at 1:00 pm from Younts Stadium.

Here is a complete breakdown of the poll:

2026 AAC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Coaches' Poll
Team (First-Place Votes) - Total Voting Points
1. Keiser (10) - 100
2. Webber International - 83
3. Cumberlands - 78
4. Reinhardt - 72
5. Life - 61
6. SCAD Savannah - 51
7. Tennessee Wesleyan - 39
8. Point - 32
9. Montreat - 24
10. Columbia - 10

The 2026 AAC Tournament is set for April 25 and May 1-2.