The University of Richmond men's lacrosse team saw eight players recognized as Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-Americans, highlighting their outstanding 2026 season. Four senior captains鈥擜idan O'Neil, Joe Sheridan, Jack Pilling, and Hunter Smith鈥攅arned First Team accolades, while four others received Honorable Mentions. The Spiders are currently undefeated, winning 18 of their last 19 games, and are ranked No. 1 nationally for the first time in program history. Richmond leads the nation in key offensive metrics and boasts significant individual performances among its All-Americans.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond has 8 All-Americans, tied for second nationally.
  • Aidan O'Neil ranks 4th in NCAA assists per game (2.89) and 5th in points per game (5.11).
  • Vincent Gaylord has a winning faceoff percentage of .628, ranking 9th nationally.
  • Connor Knight has a 7.58 goals-against average, ranking 4th nationally.
State of Play
  • Richmond is one of two undefeated teams in men's lacrosse.
  • The team has won 18 of their last 19 games.
  • Richmond is ranked No. 1 across all three major polls for the first time.
What's Next

The Spiders aim to maintain their momentum as they navigate through the remainder of the season, pursuing their goal of a national championship while building on their current success. Continued strong performances from their All-Americans will be crucial as they face further competition.

Bottom Line

Richmond's standout performances and historic ranking underscore the team's potential this season; with their current form and individual talents, they are poised to make a significant impact in the NCAA tournament.