12) Saint Joseph’s
The Hawks (6-2) are riding a seven-game winning streak after taking down Penn 11-10 on Tuesday and beating Providence 16-12 over the weekend. That makes them the kings of Philly with local wins over Drexel, Villanova, and the Quakers. Saint Joseph’s plays a physical brand of lacrosse with an aggressive ten-man ride that keeps opponents uncomfortable. The Hawks host UMass in a critical Atlantic 10 clash.
11) Richmond
The Spiders (6-3) used a zone defense to corral Georgetown, adding another quality win to their resume. Their strength of schedule has been impressive, and with Atlantic 10 play beginning, the race between Saint Joseph’s, UMass, and Richmond will be epic.
