CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Lacrosse Conference (HCLC) announced the results of the 2025 Men's Lacrosse preseason poll. Spalding places fifth in the rankings.

The Pioneers took first place in the poll with 16 total points, including four first-place nods. Hanover College finished in second with 13 points and picked up the remaining first-place nod. Anderson University finished in third to round out the top-half of the poll with 9 points. Earlham grabbed fourth with seven points, while Spalding took fifth with five points. 
 
2025 HCLC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll
1. Transylvania University - (4) 16
2. Hanover College - (1) 13
3. Anderson University - 9
4. Earlham College - 7
5. Spalding University - 5