Our weekly rankings are in!
The top 10 is starting to shuffle quite a bit, and the spots in the teens are basically toss ups. Right now, with so much volatility and key upsets taking place, there is little room for agreement for everyone. This week epitomizes why the media poll has more than 20 voters; virtually nobody agrees!
Public ballots and weekly rankings are nothing without praise and shame, so here is our scoreboard:
Ryan Conwell’s picks aligning with the national poll: 4
Nick Zoroya’s picks aligning with the national poll: 5
Everyone agreeing: 2
If you’d like to see our previous polls, you can find them here:
Week 0 | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6
Key
RC’s Ballot – NZ’s Ballot
National Poll
2021 NCAA DI Men’s Weekly Rankings – Week 7 Top 20
Note: The following are the official Inside Lacrosse Media Poll ballots are from Lacrosse All Stars’ Ryan Conwell and Nick Zoroya.
1 North Carolina (RC) – North Carolina (NZ)
National Poll: Duke (9-0)
RC: UNC was idle, but it stays as my No. 1. Thursday’s date with Duke will see if I’ve been right or not.
NZ: With Duke playing Cuse too close for comfort, I’m moving UNC up to the top spot.
The save that sealed the deal 🚫#GoDuke pic.twitter.com/35JDQGVKSu
— Duke Men's Lacrosse (@DukeMLAX) March 26, 2021
2 Maryland (RC) – Maryland (NZ)
National Poll: North Carolina (8-0)
RC: After another win over Rutgers, this Maryland squad looks like it’ll be undefeated until May rolls around.
NZ: I had Maryland at No. 3 in my weekly rankings, but it just looks too good right now to keep it behind two ACC teams.
ITS DOOK WEEK 😤🐏
— UNC Men's Lacrosse (@UNCMensLacrosse) March 29, 2021
…and this is how we’re feeling💪🏼
The Heels are taking a trip down the road on Thursday #FamilyAcademicsLacrosse pic.twitter.com/Awo7Go3s7H
3 Duke (RC) – Duke (NZ)
National Poll: Maryland (6-0)
RC: Duke having a close call against Cuse (who was No. 6 in my weekly rankings) combined with how strong Maryland looks made me feel safe moving the Terps up ahead of the Blue Devils.
NZ: The Blue Devils were my No. 1 for the past three weeks, but I didn’t like how they responded to their first real test. All wins are not created equal.
This is your captain speaking.
— Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) March 29, 2021
JB1 has been cleared for landing 🛬
Please buckle your seat belts and return your tray table to its upright position 💺
Thanks for flying with us, #BeTheBest pic.twitter.com/rJ5VrFu4Ne
4 Rutgers (RC) – Denver (NZ)
National Poll: Syracuse (4-2)
RC: Rutgers played Maryland much better this time around, and I still feel like it’s a top-five team ahead of the second half of the ACC.
NZ: With TD on board, I shot Denver way up. The Pios were already good at faceoffs, but they may now be unbeatable.
"Scanlan with the magic stick"
— Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse (@CuseMLAX) March 26, 2021
Watch: ACC Networkhttps://t.co/sRhvvDck0y pic.twitter.com/g1DN7VZoDg
5 Army (RC) – Syracuse (NZ)
National Poll: Denver (7-2)
RC: Army came out of its pause with a defensive-minded win over Holy Cross, so I’ll still hold the Black Knights where they are.
NZ: I dropped Cuse one spot after the Duke loss, but it’s still top five.
🎥from the Pioneers 19-11 win at Providence on Saturday morning.#PioneerTogether pic.twitter.com/VcEDiaX7bp
— Denver Men’s Lacrosse (@DU_MLAX) March 27, 2021
6 Denver (RC) – Virginia (NZ)
National Poll: Virginia (7-2)
RC: With the Cuse loss and the addition of TD, I swapped the Pios and the Orange in my weekly rankings.
NZ: UVA jumps from No. 9 to No. 6 after the big road win in South Bend.
There IS Your Game Winner 🔥#GoHoos pic.twitter.com/zafhBqrgIY
— Virginia Men's Lacrosse (@UVAMensLax) March 29, 2021
7 Syracuse (RC) – Georgetown (NZ)
National Poll: Army (4-1)
RC: Cuse showed some vulnerability once again in faceoffs. When they’re winning at the X, the Orange are borderline unstoppable. When they’re not? Drake Porter is suddenly very popular.
NZ: The Hoyas move up a spot, benefitting from Notre Dame’s drop.
Movin' ⬆️ a spot in this week's @Inside_Lacrosse media poll! #GoArmy | #FamilyToughnessTradition pic.twitter.com/B1deJFcpOW
— Army M.Lacrosse (@ArmyWP_MLax) March 29, 2021
8 Virginia (RC) – Rutgers (NZ)
National Poll: Rutgers (4-2)
RC: UVA played one of its best games all year up at Notre Dame. If the Cavs can keep that rolling, they’ll be pushing their way into the top five.
NZ: Rutgers fell a few spots after not being able to win the revenge game with Maryland.
It was a top-5 battle On the Banks in the rain Sunday between No. 5 #RUMLax and No. 3 Maryland
— Rutgers Men's LAX (@RUmlax) March 28, 2021
📰: https://t.co/GVNbSEGRem pic.twitter.com/pX0wQtD6S8
9 Notre Dame (RC) – Notre Dame (NZ)
National Poll: Notre Dame (4-1)
RC: The Irish did this to make me look dumb. I finally looked at my top 20, really felt like they had the edge over UVA, and put them above the Hoos. So of course they then lost.
NZ: The Irish fell a few spots for me after being put on their heels early on against UVA.
It's Syracuse week!#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/T27Diq33Rz
— Notre Dame Lacrosse (@NDlacrosse) March 29, 2021
10 Georgetown (RC) – Lehigh (NZ)
National Poll: T-10 Georgetown (6-1)
RC: A closer win for the Hoyas this time around against Villanova, but they hover for me.
NZ: Lehigh hovers in my weekly rankings after another win.
Recap of Saturday’s win over Villanova ⏩ #HOYASAXA #GATA pic.twitter.com/cE4B6B6d4F
— Georgetown MLacrosse (@HoyasMLacrosse) March 29, 2021
11 Lehigh (RC) – Army (NZ)
National Poll: T-10 Lehigh (4-0)
RC: Another win, and I have Lehigh staying put again.
NZ: Army moves up a spot for me while Loyola takes a step back.
Game 🎥 from this week’s @PatriotLeague Offensive Player of the Week Tommy Schelling 🔥 pic.twitter.com/aaomY1t9v5
— Lehigh Lacrosse (@LehighLacrosse) March 29, 2021
12 Richmond (RC) – Richmond (NZ)
National Poll: Delaware (6-1)
RC: Richmond settling in its conference schedule is officially putting its conference on notice.
NZ: Richmond goes up a few spots for me after officially taking control of the SoCon.
Moving on 🆙 in the national polls! #BlueHens
— Delaware Men’s Lacrosse (@DelawareMLAX) March 29, 2021
📰 https://t.co/E20zYZEHDs pic.twitter.com/dZHdynVftk
13 Ohio State (RC) – Loyola (NZ)
National Poll: Vermont (4-2)
RC: Ohio State pulled a big and much-needed win over Michigan to get itself back on track.
NZ: Loyola drops a few spots for me after the close loss to Towson.
Heavy 😅😅 pic.twitter.com/onPUBniIyK
— UVM Men's Lacrosse (@UVMmlax) March 28, 2021
14 Hofstra (RC) – Hofstra (NZ)
National Poll: Navy (3-0)
RC: After not playing Syracuse, the Pride needed to show they didn’t develop any rust. Yeah, they were fine.
NZ: Hofstra rose a few spots after it won at Fairfield following its COVID-19 pause.
HIGHLIGHTS: @navymlax defeats Bucknell 13-10 to move to 3-0 on the season.
— Navy Athletics (@NavyAthletics) March 28, 2021
Postgame Press Conference: https://t.co/f4RZxP3Lgo pic.twitter.com/dCSLLUPhFb
15 Vermont (RC) – Ohio State (NZ)
National Poll: Hofstra (4-1)
RC: Vermont winning again and others losing moved it up. Of all the teams fighting for this spot, I have the most faith in the Catamounts to make the next jump and keep competing with those to be in the top 10.
NZ: Ohio State moves up a spot in my weekly rankings after taking care of Michigan.
𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕗𝕦𝕟 𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤❗
— Hofstra Men's Lacrosse (@HofstraMLAX) March 28, 2021
📸 – Peter McLean / @pmcleandesign #RoarWithPride pic.twitter.com/vhwkakXXtT
16 Loyola (RC) – Vermont (NZ)
National Poll: Ohio State (3-3)
RC: Loyola losing to Towson in OT was perhaps the biggest surprise to me this weekend, so the Greyhounds’ slide in the rankings was to be expected.
NZ: Another win for Vermont means it keeps climbing for me.
TTUN season sweep ☑️
— Ohio State Men's LAX (@OhioStateMLAX) March 28, 2021
Back to work this week‼️#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/KjtwoENjti
17 Johns Hopkins (RC) – Delaware (NZ)
National Poll: Richmond (4-3)
RC: Hop was showing so much promise. I get taking the Jays out of the top 20 entirely as I was hesitating to add them in the first place. But we’ll see how they respond next.
NZ: Delaware moves up a bit for me after the UMass and Albany losses.
In 3️⃣ @SoConSports games this spring, @dalton_young5 has scored 16 goals to lead the league in scoring. He has scored 6️⃣ goals twice and 4️⃣ goals once! 🔒 in! #OneRichmond pic.twitter.com/cOjZtKAscQ
— Richmond Lacrosse (@SpiderMLAX) March 28, 2021
18 Albany (RC) – UMass (NZ)
National Poll: Loyola (4-3)
RC: The Danes beating UMass was huge, but then they dropped the game to Stony Brook. Not ideal.
NZ: The Minutemen fall after dropping the midweek game to Albany.
Final (OT): Towson 7, @LoyolaHounds 6.
— Loyola Men's Lacrosse (@LoyolaMLAX) March 27, 2021
Tigers get the game-winner 2:41 into overtime.
Final presented by @hollenshades #gohounds #patriotmlax pic.twitter.com/RMcHzpjvo2
19 UMass (RC) – Stony Brook (NZ)
National Poll: UMass (2-1)
RC: With still only three games played, and the first two showing quite a bit of rust after the eternal preseason for the Minutemen, I felt a slide back some more was justified.
NZ: Enter Stony Brook! The Sea Wolves join the top 20 after beating Albany in a league match.
We fought back to tie it late, but a wild finish goes their way#GorillaLacrosse 🦍 x 🚩 pic.twitter.com/LasHzclDxG
— UMass Men's Lacrosse (@UMassMLacrosse) March 23, 2021
20 Delaware (RC) – Albany (NZ)
National Poll: Albany (4-2)
RC: Delaware is definitely the team I have most out of place compared to the national poll. I just don’t see ranking it that high just yet. I may be completely wrong, but I still think Hofstra and UMass have the edge on Delaware.
NZ: Albany falls but still stays in after a loss and a win this week.
Da da da, da da da!
— UAlbany Lacrosse (@UAlbanyMLax) March 24, 2021
Another day, another #SCTop10 moment! Check out this beauty from our guy Camden Hay ⬇️⬇️⬇️#BeGreat // #AEMLAX pic.twitter.com/oA0VsyGiBe
RC’s Dropped Out:
UMBC (19)
NZ’s Dropped Out:
Hopkins (20)
RC’s Next Teams In:
These are the ones with the best shot at making the top 20 in the coming weeks, not in order: Navy, High Point, LIU, Stony Brook.
NZ’s Next Teams In:
Navy, Drexel.
RC’s Who Did I Leave Out?
Navy (14)
The Midshipmen finally played! I can understand an argument of including them still, but I when I watch them play, I don’t see the No. 14 team in the country. I can definitely be wrong, but we’re also talking about a team with just three games so far.
NZ’s Who Did I Leave Out?
Navy (14)