The State of UMichigan Lacrosse

The University of Michigan men's lacrosse team has had a relatively slow transition, as the transitions always are, to the NCAA after winning multiple (3 in a row) championships at the MCLA level. In their first 4 years as an NCAA program UM has posted a combined 12-45 record (21% win), however have improved on a season to season basis. Here's exactly how they've fared (via lax.com).

In 2012 the team went 1-13 (7%) beater Mercer for the team's first ever NCAA win.
They also posed threats against Jacksonville and rival, Ohio State

In 2013 the Wolverines went 1-13 (7%) again
with their lone victory coming against St. Joseph's

In 2014 the Wolverines showed progression finishing 5-11 (31%)
after a 2-1 start

This past season UM went 5-8 (38%) starting out 3-1
and winning 4 of their first 7 with a big Big Ten victory over Rutgers

In the eyes of your average New England prep school athlete, the University of Michigan is the big brother of schools like those in the NESCAC having a big D1 university scene. Kids from hotbeds like Fairfield County, CT will eat up a school like Michigan. I believe that in 5 seasons Michigan lacrosse will be amongst the best in D1. It’s a top public university, they have funding, and they have strong athletics in general.

I think this is great for the sport that teams like Michigan and BU have transitioned from the MCLA level to D1 because it will eventually (in a matter of years) even out the recruiting level, and playing field - making the sport more competitive because it’s top universities like this who have the ability to poach recruits from your annual powerhouses (Virginia, JHU, UNC, etc.)