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James Madison Dukes Lacrosse Opens 2026 Season at No. 19 in IWLCA Poll
James Madison University Athletics
January 19, 2026•3 days ago
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James Madison lacrosse earned the No. 19 spot in the IWLCA preseason poll. This ranking is one position higher than USA Lacrosse Magazine's assessment. The Dukes will face four ranked opponents during their season, including defending national champions North Carolina. Their season begins February 7 against North Carolina and February 11 against Virginia Tech.
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. - James Madison lacrosse opens the 2026 season ranked No. 19 in the nation in the first IWLCA poll of the year, the organization announced on Monday.
JMU's No. 19 ranking is one spot higher than USA Lacrosse Magazine's preseason ranking, which had the Dukes placed at No. 20. The Dukes will match up with four opponents who are also ranked in the preseason IWLCA poll: North Carolina (No. 1), Maryland (No. 7), Johns Hopkins (No. 8), and Virginia (No. 10).
James Madison will open its season with a pair of matchups at Sentara Park, hosting the defending national champions, No. 1 North Carolina, on Saturday, Feb. 7, at noon, and Virginia Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m.
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