POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Marist men's lacrosse team will open its 2023 season at Rutgers this upcoming Saturday, Feb. 4. For the second consecutive year, the Red Foxes will begin their season in Piscataway, New Jersey. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m.
- The men's lacrosse program was picked first in the MAAC Coaches Preseason Poll
- The Red Foxes earned 95 points in the poll, with six first-place votes.
- Jojo Pirecca was named the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year and earned Preseason All-MAAC.
- James Lyons was named Preseason All-MAAC as a midfielder.
- They finished their 2022 season with a 7-8 overall record and a 5-1 conference record.
- In last year's MAAC Tournament, the Red Foxes lost in the semifinals to Manhattan, 13-12.
- Rutgers is projected #9 by the Inside Lacrosse Media Polls for this 2023 season.
- Last season, Rutgers made it to the Final Four of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament.
- Rutgers ended their season ranked No. 4 in the media polls.
- The Scarlet Knights defeated the Red Foxes 13-10 in their last matchup on Feb. 9, 2022.
- The Red Foxes are 1-4 overall against the Scarlet Knights.
- The Red Foxes will host Binghamton for their home opener Saturday, Feb. 11. The game is scheduled for noon.
