DI men’s preview: Top defensemen and long-stick midfielders

Reece Eddy led a BU defense that finished first in the nation in caused turnovers per game (11.71). (Rich Gagnon/BU Athletics)

The New England region continues to represent some of the best of collegiate lacrosse. In addition to Yale playing in the past two NCAA Division 1 men’s lacrosse championships, 11 players from schools in New England were selected to 2019 USILA/Warrior and New Balance All-America teams.

And that doesn’t even include New England natives playing outside the region.

The 2020 season should be another successful one for lacrosse in New England thanks to the talent from and playing in the region. New England Lacrosse Journal will take a look at the top players in and from the region.

Here are the defensemen and long-stick midfielders to watch in the 2020 season.