Maryland men's lacrosse, which was ranked No. 1 in the preseason, failed to qualify for the 2026 NCAA Tournament following a 7-6 season. This marks the first time since 2002 that the team has been left out of the tournament field.
The Terrapins' underperformance during the regular season ultimately cost them a spot in the postseason, despite their top ranking at the start of the year.
Sources: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/preseason-no-1-maryland-misses-025906698.html