DURHAM – The Duke men's lacrosse team enters the 2023 season ranked seventh in the Nike/USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Preseason Top 20, as announced by USA Lacrosse Magazine Tuesday. Virginia lands at No. 1 in the poll.
Reigning NCAA Champion Maryland is second, while Georgetown, Cornell and Princeton round out the top five, respectively. Notre Dame edged the Blue Devils for the No. 6 spot. North Carolina is 17th to cap the ACC teams represented.
Duke is set to play seven of the top 20 during the regular season, including three in the top 10.