GRANTHAM, Pa. – On Saturday afternoon, the Messiah University men's lacrosse team opens the 2026 season at Catholic University. Check out the full 2026 season preview below.
2025 Season Recap
The Falcons ended the 2025 season with a 6-11 overall record with a 3-4 record in MAC Commonwealth play. The Falcons just missed a spot in the MAC Commonwealth tournament after finishing the season in a three-way tie with Widener and Hood.
2026 Roster Outlook
The Falcons offense is led by 2025 First-Team All-MAC Commonwealth selection
Bobby Berg, who totaled a team-high 71 points last season. The offense all returns
Michael Cook,
Quentin Davis,
Owen Hammel, and
Jesse Lynch who look to build off impressive 2025 seasons.
The Falcons defense returns
Adam Collison,
Grant Peffall, and
Walker Penchansky, who all appeared in every game for the Falcons last season.
At faceoff X,
Ben Antel returns after winning a team-high 126 faceoffs last season. In the cage,
Jourdain Algarin returns after being the starter for the last two seasons.
The Falcons also added 15 first year players to the roster that will look to have an immediate impact on the field for Messiah this season.
2026 Schedule Preview
The Falcons open the 2026 season on the road at Catholic University on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 3:00 p.m. The Falcons play six games in 2026 including games against conference rivals, Alvernia, Hood, and Widener. The Falcons play three preseason USILA Top 20 teams with matchups at No. 18 Swarthmore (Feb. 21), at No. 12 York (April 1), and at No. 17 Stevenson (April 21).
2026 MAC Commownealth Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. York - 49 (7)
2. Stevenson - 43
3. Eastern - 37
4. Messiah - 29
5. Widener - 27
6. Hood - 19
7. Albright - 11
8. Alvernia - 9
