Patrick Stevens

Army began 7-0 but finished 4-3, a disappointing end after 2023's NCAA quarterfinal appearance.

The Spiders failed to knock off its high-profile opponents, though.

An afterthought in the Patriot League due to Army and BU's prevalence, the Mountain Hawks surpassed them both en route to the conference title.

Owen Duffy and Dominic Pietramala were as good as advertised, and the season-ending win over Duke gives cause for optimism in Chapel Hill.

The only team in the country with three different 40-goal scorers, the Terriers' last seven games were decided by a combined eight goals — including three that went to overtime.

Goalie Kevin Ellington was the CAA Defensive Player of the Year, an impressive feat for the first-year starter. 

Harvard's potent offense just didn't get enough possessions to do damage.

Aggressive defensively and potent on offense, Utah has an established identity in the Atlantic Sun.

The Wildcats have notched nine consecutive winning seasons, a streak of .500 or better years only six teams surpass.

The Raiders recorded their first winning season since 2015, an accomplishment that should not be overlooked.