FOREST, Va. --- For the second time in as many seasons, Washington and Lee University is the conference coaches' pick to hoist the league trophy with the Generals topping the 2025 ODAC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll.
Washington and Lee collected a maximum 100 points powered by 10 first place votes. Defending champion University of Lynchburg earned the remaining top nod on the way to 90 poll markers. Roanoke College sits third with 74 tallies, while 2024 runner-up Randolph-Macon College is six points back in fourth position.
In the sections below, we look back to the 2024 season to set the tone for this year and then dive into some features of ODAC men's lacrosse for the upcoming 2025 campaign.
2025 ODAC MEN'S LACROSSE PRESEASON POLL
(#) denotes first place votes received
| 1. Washington and Lee University (10) | 100 pts. |
| 2. University of Lynchburg (1) | 90 pts. |
| 3. Roanoke College | 80 pts. |
| 4. Randolph-Macon College | 74 pts. |
| 5. Hampden-Sydney College | 66 pts. |
| 6. Shenandoah University | 54 pts. |
| 7. Bridgewater College | 44 pts. |
| 8. Guilford College | 38 pts. |
| 9. Virginia Wesleyan University | 30 pts. |
| 10. Randolph College | 16 pts. |
| 11. Averett University | 13 pts. |