Syracuse men's and women's lacrosse both Top 5 teams in latest poll
Both Orange lacrosse teams are coming off wins in the JMA Dome on Saturday afternoon.
www.syracuse.comHere’s the latest on Syracuse Orange women's lacrosse as of May 2026:
- Syracuse women’s lacrosse was ranked in the top five during the 2026 season, with continued contention in the national polls following strong performances in late spring. This places them among the nation’s elite teams entering the final stretch of the season.[2]
- The team’s 2025 NCAA Tournament run ended in the second round with a close 9-8 loss to Yale, finishing 10-9 for the year; several key players contributed as early-year contributors, signaling a rebuild and growth trajectory for 2026.[3]
- Looking ahead to 2026, Syracuse entered the season with aspirations to break into the NCAA title conversation, leveraging an experienced core and continued improvements in defense and transition play; regular-season scheduling kept them in strong competition within the ACC and against national contenders.[9][2]
Illustration: The Orange’s season picture blends a top-5 national ranking, a recent NCAA Tournament appearance, and a focus on defensive development as they push for another deep NCAA run in 2026.
If you’d like, I can pull the most current game-by-game results, recent box scores, or help you track their remaining schedule and potential NCAA seed.