The Griffin men's lacrosse team will start the season as the 13th ranked team in the country according to the USILA Division II Preseason Coaches Poll.  Seton HIll was tenth in the Inside Lacrosse preseason polls.  Seton Hill finished last season with a 10-6 record. The Griffins also finished 5-2 in the ECAC, good for fourth place.  The Griffins upset first place Mercyhurst in the semifinal round of the ECAC Tournament before falling to Lake Erie in the ECAC Tournament final.  Senior midfielder Dylan Gelven earned third team USILA All American honors. Three returnees also earned All ECAC awards including sophomore midfielder Zack Rusch was named the league's Co-Rookie of the Year. Gelven was a first team All ECAC selection while junior defender Josh Albo was a second team selection.