Queens and Wingate Men's Lacrosse Ranked Nationally in Latest Polls

March 11, 2019

ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) – The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) released their weekly coaches poll with two SAC men's teams making the top-20. Queens was ranked No. 12 and Wingate rose to No. 16. US Lacrosse Magazine also announced their Nike/US Lacrosse rankings on Monday, March 11. The Royals jumped in the rankings to No. 12, while the Bulldogs rose to No. 17 in the poll.

The Royals (5-1, 0-0 SAC) defeated nationally-ranked Belmont Abbey (14-8) and Palm Beach Atlantic (13-9) during the week to rise in the rankings. Queens is set to open SAC play on Saturday, hosting Lincoln Memorial.

The Bulldogs (5-1, 1-0 SAC) started their conference schedule on Saturday, downing Lenoir-Rhyne 11-8 for their second win of the week. Wingate also defeated Florida Southern 13-12 in overtime.

USILA / Warrior and New Balance 2019 Men's Coaches Division II Poll: https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/lacrosse-men/d2/usila-coaches

Nike / US Lacrosse Men's Division II Rankings: https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/media/rankings/college/division-2-men

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