Men's Lacrosse Slotted 8th in CACC Preseason Coaches Poll
The Purple Knights are scheduled to start their new campaign with a home game against Saint Rose on Feb. 17.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – With the Purple Knights' season set to begin in just 17 days, the University of Bridgeport's men's lacrosse team was picked to finish eighth in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) according to the preseason coaches poll released on Wednesday.
The Purple Knights are scheduled to start their new campaign with a home game against Saint Rose on Feb. 17. Bridgeport will then play five more non-conference contests before beginning CACC action on March 16 at Wilmington.
UB returns 15 players from its inaugural season in 2023, including the roster's lone seniors of Dewey Schoenfelder and Peter Nazario.
Head coach Stephen Tempone is also back on the sidelines for his second year. Tempone led the Purple Knights to a win in their first-ever game last season versus AIC.
Full 2024 CACC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll
1. Georgian Court University 61 (5)
2. Chestnut Hill College 57 (3)
3. Wilmington University 52 (1)
4. Post University 41
5. Dominican University 38
6. Felician University 26
7. Caldwell University 24
8. University of Bridgeport 17
9. Holy Family University 8
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