2026 Men's Lacrosse All-Conference Teams

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Sophomore midfielder Ethan Francey (Canton, N.Y. / Canton), senior defender Kevin Murray (Bellmore, N.Y. / Kellenberg Memorial), and junior defender Fynn Whitlock (Middlebury, Vt. / Middlebury Union) of the Plattsburgh State men's lacrosse team have earned All-State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) honors, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday. The three selections mark the program's most since 2019.

Francey and Murray each earn the first all-conference selections of their careers, while Whitlock secures back-to-back all-conference honors.

Francey has been a true two-way threat for the Cardinals all season, consistently making an impact on both sides of the field by contributing offensively while also stepping up on defense. The sophomore midfielder finished fourth on the team in points with 21 (10 goals, 11 assists), showcasing his versatility as both a scorer and facilitator. Defensively, he ranked second on the team with 28 caused turnovers (fourth in the conference) and added a team third-best 45 ground balls. Francey's top offensive performance came against Canton on Apr. 18, when he led the team with a season-high five points on a season-high four goals and an assist. On the defensive side, he recorded a season- and team-high six caused turnovers against New Paltz on Mar. 28 and collected a season-high five ground balls against Oswego State on Apr. 3. Over the course of the season, he earned two SUNYAC Defensive Athlete of the Week honors and one United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Team of the Week selection.

Murray has been a steady and reliable complementary piece on the Cardinals' defense all season, providing support and helping anchor the unit with consistent play. The senior defender totaled 27 caused turnovers, ranking third on the team and fifth in the conference, while also collecting 41 ground balls, which ranked fifth on the team. One of Murray's standout performances came against New England College on Mar. 18, when he caused a season-high five turnovers and picked up three ground balls. He followed that with another strong showing against Cortland on Apr. 29, recording a season-high five ground balls along with a team-high three caused turnovers. Offensively, he added one assist on the season. For his efforts, Murray earned one SUNYAC Defensive Athlete of the Week honor.

Whitlock has headlined the Cardinals' defense all season, emerging as a cornerstone of the unit with his strong presence and consistent production. The junior defender led the team with 62 ground balls and 33 caused turnovers, ranking eighth in the conference in ground balls and second in caused turnovers. Offensively, he contributed four assists, matching his career high for points in a season. His year was highlighted by a dominant defensive performance against Oswego State on Apr. 3, when he collected a season-high 10 ground balls and caused three turnovers. He followed that with another impressive outing against Oneonta on Apr. 22, finishing with a season- and team-high four caused turnovers while adding a team-high eight ground balls.

Sean Kavanagh of Cortland was named the SUNYAC Offensive Player of the Year, while teammate James Sullivan earned Defensive Player of the Year honors. Damyn LeClair of Potsdam was selected as Rookie of the Year. Cortland head coach Lelan Rogers and his staff were recognized as the Paul Rose Coaching Staff of the Year.

Plattsburgh State finished the season with a 9-6 (4-3 SUNYAC) record, marking the program's best overall record since 2017 and its first postseason appearance since 2019.