2026 Men's Lacrosse Captains

Eagles Men's Lacrosse Preview

After reaching their first-ever NACC Tournament in 2025, Men's Lacrosse looks ahead to 2026 under first year head coach Mitch Wilkins aiming to take the next step in a new era.

With the season set to begin, we are excited to test just how much we have grown since stepping on campus in the fall,” said Wilkins. “I think the guys have adjusted well to me stepping into this role for the first season, and we have been working hard to prepare for the tough schedule that is ahead of us this spring.”

2026 Men's Lacrosse Schedule

Men's Lacrosse kicks off their 2026 season with a trip to take on Lake Forest Saturday for a NACC opener. Non-conference action kicks off against Carthage on Wednesday, February 25 to open up Reddan before Carroll pays a visit on Saturday, March 7.

The Eagles will hit the road for a pair of non-conference matchups before continuing conference play. They'll travel to take on Trine on Saturday, March 14 before battling with Hope on Tuesday, March 17. A trip to Illinois Tech on Saturday, March 21 will see Edgewood University kick off the bulk of their NACC slate.

Home action resumes with Marian paying a visit on Wednesday, March 25 and Benedictine on Saturday, March 28. The Eagles will travel for a rematch of last year's NACC Tournament Quarterfinal on Saturday, April 4 against defending NACC Champion Aurora. Cornell comes to town for Senior Night on Wednesday, April 15 before Edgewood University wraps up their regular season at Concordia Wisconsin on Saturday, April 18 and Beloit on Wednesday, April 22.

Our non-conference schedule is filled with tough opponents that will challenge us to continue to grow as a team. The goal is to hit our stride as we enter conference play. However, opening the season with a conference opponent gives us the opportunity to make a statement in the NACC and signal our intent to be a serious contender in the NACC Tournament,” said Wilkins

Men's Lacrosse Schedule
James Borgardt
Wyatt Heabel
Nick Krus
Maddux Ptasienski

2026 Roster

Joseph Wojcik
Gavin Williams
Zach Thomas
Elias Taylor
Demetri Singto
Logan Searles
Maddux Ptasienski
Zane Neville
CJ Mandile
Mike Madeja
Nick Krus
Jackson Jerzak
Cameron Hostetler
Trent Hogendorf
Dominic Derocker
Ryan Hanrahan
Wyatt Heabel
Bennett Closset
James Borgardt
2026 Men's Lacrosse Roster
 Our seniors have been a real strength for us so far this year. Zach Thomas is returning from a season ending injury, but you would never guess that watching him practice every day. James Borgardt has been leading by example since day one and plays a key role for us on both sides of the ball. Zane Neville has stepped up in a big way to lead the defense in the right direction. All three of them are playing like they have something to prove and I can't wait to see them perform on gameday.
- Head Coach Mitch Wilkins

Head Coach Mitch Wilkins

Mitch Wilkins
Mitch Wilkins takes over as head coach of the men's lacrosse program. He was the offensive coordinator at Indiana Tech, a top-five program in NAIA. He coached six First Team players and two National Players of the Year on offense.

By the Numbers

1 - Zane Neville returns from an All-Conference season in 2025. He was named an Honorable Mention.

1st - The Eagles reached their first-ever NACC Tournament in 2025.

4 - The Eagles bring in four freshman to the 2026 edition of the squad.

We have a strong core of returning players that I have leaned on to help me with this transition, as well as a good group of freshmen who have all stepped up and proven that they will be contributors to our success this season.”

32 - Ptasienski leads all returning players with 32 points in 2025

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