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St. John’s University

Last year: 8-7

Coach: Jason Miller (29-54)

Players to Watch: A: Big East preseason player of the year Kieran McArdle (28 goals, 32 assists), Kevin Cernuto (24,11). M: Dillon Ayers (65 groundballs), Brandon Ayers (21), Ryan Fitzgerald (13 g, 3 a). D: Joe Addona (19 groundballs, 16 caused turnovers) G: Jeff Lowman; Face-off: Jordan Rothman (.508 percent, 59...

Suffolk CC

Last year: 12-5

Coach: Brendan Chamberlain (Sixth Season 53-27)

Players to watch: M: Kenny Meinsen (51,19), Lucas Sarmineto (16,8) D: Jordan Carlock, D Dylan Feeney. A: Tyler Meigel (46,15), Danny Cruz (11,10)

Newcomers: M: Connor Boesch (Dowling), Kevin Parker. A: Josh Shaw

Outlook: Expects to contend for regional title....

Nassau CC

Last Year: 15-4

Coach : George Powers (third year, 28-8)

Players to watch: A: James O'Boyle (10,6), Kevin Teresky. M: John Brandofino (29,7), Michael Iacono. D: Calvin Bollar, Nick Capparelli

Newcomers: M: Deon Ellis, Tom Graeff, Dan Yates. D: Alec Salvadori. G: Jake Siciliano

Key stat: Made appearances in 42 of 43 NJCAA Final Four.

Outlook: Expectations...

Briarcliffe College

Last year: 11-5. Won Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League Conference Championship.

Coach: SeanMichael Pagano (fifth season, 43-18).

Players to watch: A Matt Karp (43, 8), Jon Trama (34, 3a), Jon Bonacore (10, 12). M: Tim Dillon (180-232 faceoffs, 66 gb), Eric Vitale (42 gb). , G Matt Gierle (2.4 GAA).

Newcomers: M: Adam Davis, Chris Pukki. A: Tucker Williams.

Key...

CLAIRE PETERSEN

The senior attack is the reigning America East player of the year. She set Stony Brook records for single-game assists (8) and points (10) and single-season assists (59) and points (101), both of which ranked second in the country.

DEMMIANNE COOK

Cook, a senior midfield, led the Seawolves last season with 68 goals (fourth in the nation), 37 ground balls and was...

MIKE ROONEY

The sophomore attack had 34 goals, 13 assists and was named America East Rookie of the year last season. He was second among all freshmen in goals and points.

JEFF TUNDO

A senior midfield, Tundo registered 17 goals and 28 assists last season. He was drafted 61st overall by the Lizards.

COLE MILLICAN

The junior midfield excels on offense and defense. He had...

BRITTAIN ALTOMARE

The sophomore attack (pictured) led Hofstra in assists last season with 16. She scored 15 goals and had 11 draw controls.

JILL MAIER

The senior midfield scored 22 goals, had 40 draw controls, 13 ground balls.

CASEY KELLOGG

The senior defense was a second-team All-CAA pick last year with 12 ground balls, 10 draw controls and 13 caused turnovers.

Hofstra...

ADRIAN SORICHETTI

The senior midfield (pictured) had 24 goals and 14 assists last season to lead Hofstra with 38 points. He is a preseason All-America second team selection.

LANCE YAPOR

The junior attack led Hofstra with 25 goals last season and also had 10 assists. He had a team-high nine multiple-goal games. Had 30  ground balls, as well.

JOHN ANTONIADES

The...

Quinnipiac continues to roll and tops the poll again. Marist inched up one place to second after 10 straight wins. Princeton drops one place, despite five straight wins. Rutgers is up to spots after two wins, while St. John’s falls one place to fourth after a tough home loss to Uconn.

Fordham moved up one place to sixth, swapping places with Army, while Sacred Heart is up one spot to seventh....

There was no change among the top three spots, as Stony Brook, St. John’s and Iona stayed in control. Princeton jumped three places to fourth after five straight wins and Fairfield jumped four places to fifth after two straight wins. Wagner stayed at sixth, while Rutgers slid four places to eighth.

Seton Hall continues to plummet, dropping two places to seventh. LIU enters the poll for the...