SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Fresh off the program's first postseason appearance in 14 years, the Skidmore College men's lacrosse team looks to build on that momentum and secure a return trip in 2026 after earning votes in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) preseason poll.

A REWIND OF 2025
The Thoroughbreds opened the 2025 season with a pair of nonconference road wins over Wentworth and Oneonta, finishing nonconference play with a 4-3 record.

Skidmore began Liberty League play by securing head coach Joe Martin's first ranked conference victory, upsetting No. 16 St. Lawrence, 9-8, in a neutral-site matchup. The Thoroughbreds added league wins at home against Vassar, 10-7, and Union, 12-8, before clinching a home playoff game with a 15-10 Senior Day victory over Ithaca.

Skidmore concluded the season by bowing out in the first round of the Liberty League playoffs against Ithaca.

THE SCHEDULE AHEAD
Following the season opener, Skidmore travels to MIT on Saturday for a 1 p.m. nonconference matchup. The remaining nonconference home games include contests against Oneonta (Feb. 25), the United States Coast Guard Academy (Feb. 28), and Hartford (March 14). The Thoroughbreds will also travel to face No. 15 Cortland on March 7.

Liberty League play begins March 21, when Skidmore hosts No. 7 RPI at noon. The remaining conference home slate features No. 4 RIT on March 28 and Senior Day against No. 11 St. Lawrence on April 18.

The 2026 Liberty League Tournament is scheduled for April 28 (First Round), May 1 (Semifinals), and May 3 (Championship).

STAR RETURNERS
Skidmore returns a talented cast highlighted by reigning Liberty League Rookie of the Year Michael Aiello, who posted 35 goals, 11 assists, and 46 points while becoming the program's first recipient of the award since 2008. Aiello was also named to the All-Liberty League Honorable Mention team. Senior David Koffler earned All-Liberty League Second Team honors after recording 14 goals, six assists, and 20 points, while also contributing 28 groundballs and four caused turnovers in a key two-way role. Junior Jonathan Byrne also finished second on the team in goals and third in points, tallying 23 goals, three assists, and 26 points.

On the defensive end, senior Marty McFadden returns to anchor the unit after being named to the All-Liberty League Honorable Mention team in 2025. McFadden totaled 26 caused turnovers and 36 groundballs last season. Sophomore Michael Dearborn will also play a key role defensively after recording 20 caused turnovers and 42 groundballs, earning All-Liberty League Honorable Mention recognition.

T-BRED NEWCOMERS
Skidmore welcomes the addition of 17 talented first-years alongside one sophomore transfer to the program.

PROGRAM HISTORY
Fresh off leading the program to its first Liberty League playoff appearance of his tenure, head coach Joe Martin looks to continue the rapid growth shown over the past three seasons, during which the Thoroughbreds have posted a 27-20 record. Overall, Skidmore has gone 40-47 with nine conference wins across Martin's seven seasons at the helm in a competitive Liberty League.

FROM HEAD COACH JOE MARTIN
"We have had a very productive pre-season and I am very excited about the potential this group possesses," said head coach Joe Martin.

"While our senior and junior classes are a little smaller, the majority of them have played major game day roles throughout their time on campus and know what it takes to be successful in the Liberty League. Our effort, toughness and discipline are going to dictate our outcomes, but with that said it is hard not to be excited about the talent on this roster."