Black Knights Rising in National Polls

Miles Silva of the Army Black Knights, Sean O'Brien of the Army Black Knights, Nate Jones of the Army Black Knights, and Brendan Nichtern of the Army Black Knights during an NCAA Division I men's lacrosse game between the Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Annapolis, MD.

Black Knights Rising in National Polls

April 15, 2019 | Men's Lacrosse

WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army West Point men's lacrosse team rose to 17th in this week's national rankings after topping service academy rival Navy, 9-8, in overtime on Saturday. The Black Knights climbed three spots in both the Inside Lacrosse Media Poll and U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Coaches Poll.

Army is now 9-3 on the year with two wins against nationally ranked teams. The Black Knights defeated UMass in the season opener before routing Rutgers in more non-conference action. The Cadets are 2-1 against ranked opponents this season and have defeated a team ranked inside the top-10.

Army is set to face eighth-ranked Loyola this weekend on CBS Sports Network at 2:30 p.m.