Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. It’s Virginia No. 1 and Maryland No. 2 in the preseason USILA Division I Men’s poll.

The 2021 NCAA finalists were the lone teams to receive first-place votes. Click here for the full rankings.

2. World Lacrosse announces the foundation of the Africa Association of Lacrosse.

The new organization was created to support the growth of lacrosse on the continent, including in its four World Lacrosse recognized nations (Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa). Read more on the important news for the growth of lacrosse worldwide.

3. Molly Laliberty is the backbone of Tufts women’s lacrosse.

Laliberty, who helped lead the Jumbos to the 2021 national championship game, brings intensity no matter if it’s at practice or a game. She’s the Division III Women’s Preseason Player of the Year.

4. Mac Bredahl is gearing up for his first full spring with Tufts.

Bredahl, our Division III Men’s Preseason Player of the Year, has scored more points per game than most of his peers, but is excited for the prospect of completing a full season. Click here for his full story.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Virginia men’s lacrosse was named the preseason ACC favorite by coaches.

• More than two years since the last action, WCLA teams are hopefully optimistic about a 2022 season.

• Marquette men’s lacrosse previews its 2022 schedule.

• More on Virginia freshman goalie Matthew Nunes looking poised to start the season in the cage for the defending national champions.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Hampton men’s lacrosse coach Chazz Woodson introduces Black History Month.

To build the future, we must understand the past.

Each week during Black History Month, we’ll be sitting down with lacrosse legend and one of the most exciting players of all time, @ChazzWoodson, to learn about 4 Black lacrosse leaders who have impacted the lacrosse community. pic.twitter.com/XVzbtskwDc

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) February 1, 2022

Yale men’s lacrosse getting after it before it takes the field for the first time since early 2020.

Back to work.#ThisIsYale pic.twitter.com/ix1PekYfnz

— Yale Men's Lacrosse (@YaleLacrosse) February 2, 2022

WHAT’S ON TAP

• We drop the first post of the season from a very talented contributor.

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