[PATRIOT MEN] Colgate was named the favorite in the Patriot League preseason men’s poll, earning 10 of 16 first-place votes. Bucknell’s
Colgate enters 2011 hoping to erase the disappointment of last year’s ending. The Raiders went 5-0-2 in Patriot League play to secure the No. 1 seed but fell tofourth-seeded Bucknell in the semifinals of the league tournament.
The Raiders return five all-league players, including 20101 Patriot Goalkeeper of the Year Chris Miller.
Two-time defending champion Bucknell took second with four first-place ballots. American secured the third position, while Lehigh was close behind at No. 4with the two remaining first-place votes.
2011 Patriot Preseason Poll:
Team Points
1. Colgate 94 (10)
2. Bucknell 86 (4)
3. American 69
4. Lehigh 65 (2)
5. Lafayette 53
6. Navy 41
7.Holy Cross 21
8. Army 19