Despite returning junior Mike Antinozzi, a 2012 all-conference selection, the Binghamton men’s lacrosse team was picked to finish fifth in the America East preseason poll.

Conference coaches tabbed Albany as the league favorite, with UMBC and Stony Brook tying for second. Hartford landed in fourth and Vermont came in last.

In their first season under head coach Scott Nelson, the Bearcats went 4-9 in 2012. No America East team returns as many players as Binghamton, which also brings back four starters.