No. 6 Johns Hopkins (0-0)
Coming up: vs. UMBC, Saturday, 1 p.m., Homewood Field; At Towson, Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Comment: The Blue Jays are 66-9 under coach Dave Pietramala against teams from the state. Senior attackman Wells Stanwick has eight goals and 15 assists in five games against the Retrievers and Tigers.
No. 7 Loyola Maryland (0-0)
Coming up: vs. No. 9 Virginia, Saturday, 1 p.m., Ridley Athletic Complex
Comment: The Greyhounds are just 6-12 against the Cavaliers. Senior goalkeeper Pat McEnerney is poised to make the first start of his career.
Navy (0-0)
Coming up: vs. VMI, Sunday, noon, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Comment: The host Midshipmen have won their last 13 season openers and all seven meetings with the Keydets. Senior midfielder Gabe Voumard (35 goals and 15 assists in career) was the only Navy player to earn a spot on the preseason All-Patriot League squad.
Towson (0-0)
Coming up: vs. Johns Hopkins, Tuesday, 6 p.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium
Comment: The host Tigers have lost their last 19 contests against the Blue Jays. Redshirt senior midfielder Andrew Hodgson is scheduled to make his debut since sitting out last spring after undergoing surgery for an unspecified injury.
UMBC (0-0)
Coming up: At Johns Hopkins, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Comment: The Retrievers have dropped all 12 meetings with the Blue Jays. Redshirt senior midfielder Conor Finch is set to return after a torn anterior cruciate ligament sidelined him for the entire 2014 season.
— Edward Lee