Select Division I teams at a glance Syracuse 1995 record: 13-2 (national champion) Coach: Roy Simmons Jr. (26th year) Key losses: Roy Colsey, M; Mark Fietta, M; Paul Sullivan, M; Nick Licamelli, M; Alex Rosier, G; Ric Beardsley, D; Hans Schmid, D; Chad Smith, D. Top returnees: Casey Powell, Soph., A; Rob Kavovit, Jr., A; Jim Morrissey, Sr., A; Doug Jackson, Jr., A/M; Mike Smiley, Sr., D; Rorke Denver, Sr., D; Kristian Photopoulos, Sr., D; Toby Price, Jr., M; Paul Carcaterra, Jr., M. Top newcomers: Matt Cutia, Fr., A/M; Andy Rodriguez, Jr., M (transfer from Penn). Outlook: The Orangemen lost their goalkeeper, all three starting defensemen and the game's top midfielder (Colsey), and still are favored to become the first back-to-back national champions in the 1990s. Only at Syracuse. Only with a quick-striking attack led by Powell and Kavovit. With the loss of quality midfielders, Simmons has experimented with rotating Powell and Jackson at midfield with exciting results. The key is for the offense to carry Syracuse until the defense of Smiley, Denver and Photopoulos mesh as a unit. Sophomores Jason Gebhart and Eric Fleming will battle for the starting goalkeeper's job, with Gebhart holding a slight edge. Maryland 1995 record: 12-4 (national runner-up) Coach: Dick Edell (14th) Key losses: Dan Radebaugh, D; Rob Chomo, A; Kip Fulks, M; Greg Nelin, M; Jon Brothers, M. Top returnees: Brian Dougherty, Sr., G; Andrew Whipple, Soph., A; Matt Hahn, Soph., A; Paal Elfstrum, Sr., D; Dave LaChapelle, Jr., D; Todd Evans, Jr., A; Pete Hilgartner, Jr., A; Mike Bonanni, Soph., D; Mike Crawford, Sr., A. Top newcomers: Scott Hochstadt, Fr., A; Brian Zeller, Fr., M; John Hanna, Jr., M (transfer from Navy). Outlook: The Terrapins look to prove that last year's title run was no fluke with their traditionally strong defense and a young but experienced group of attackmen. Daugherty, who almost single-handedly created the NCAA tournament's highlight film, returns along with close defensemen LaChapelle and Elfstrum. The loss of Radebaugh as a physical intimidator will hurt, but Maryland's defense is known for overachieving and working hard. The attack of sophomores Hahn and Whipple and junior Hilgartner is extremely athletic and has high goal potential. Headed by sharp-shooting Todd Evans, the midfield is young and will rely on newcomers Zeller and Hanna to provide depth. Virginia 1995 record: 12-3 (NCAA semifinalist) Coach: Dom Starsia (fourth) Key losses: Tony Nugent, M; Sean Miller, A; Joe Wilson, D; Greg Traynor, M; David Jones, M; Andrew Dausch, M. Top returnees: Michael Watson, Jr., A; Doug Knight, Jr., A; Tim Whiteley, Sr., A; Ben Johnson, Jr., M; Brad Hoag, Jr., M; Tommy Smith, Jr., D; Karl Zeller, Soph., D; Court Durling, Sr., G; Chris Sanderson, Soph., G. Top newcomers: Tucker Radebaugh, Fr., M; Jay Davenport, Fr., D; David Bruce, Fr., A. Outlook: The Cavaliers are aiming for a third straight Final Four appearance and have the talent to capture their first NCAA title in 24 years. The attack, orchestrated by Whiteley, has set school scoring records the past two seasons. Opponents will attempt to shut off the attackmen and make Virginia's inexperienced midfielders beat them. The only certain aspect of Virginia's close defense is the return of Smith and Zeller. The third defenseman's slot probably will be spread among three players, and the goalkeeper's job still is being contested between Durling and Sanderson. Johns Hopkins 1995 record: 13-1 (NCAA semifinalist) Coach: Tony Seaman (sixth) Key losses: Terry Riordan, A; Brian Piccola, A; Peter Jacobs, M; Casey Gordon, M. Top returnees: Dave Marr, Sr., A; Milford Marchant, Sr., M; Billy Evans, Jr., M; Andrew Godfrey, Soph., M; Brian Kuczma, Jr., D; Aaron Van Horn, Jr., D; Todd Kearney, Jr., D; Jonathan Marcus, Sr., G. Top newcomers: Dan Denihan, Fr., A; John Gagliardi, Jr., D (transfer from Virginia); Matt O'Kelley, Fr., M; Rob Doerr, Fr., D. Outlook: The high-scoring offense has been stalled with the loss of Riordan, Piccola and Jacobs. Also, Marr is recovering from back surgery in November; Marchant, the faceoff specialist and top midfielder, is expected to miss the first three games with a severely sprained ankle; and Werner Krueger, who backs up at faceoff, is out for the opener against Princeton with hamstring and ankle injuries. Seaman said Hopkins will be in excellent shape if it can survive through its March games against Princeton, Syracuse, Virginia and North Carolina. Scoring could be a problem, and will be led by Marr and prize recruit Denihan. The defense is solid and deep with the addition of Gagliardi, who also scored four goals in two February scrimmages. Princeton 1995 record: 11-4 Coach: Bill Tierney (ninth) Key losses: Scott Conklin, A; Todd Higgins, D; Josh Miller, D; Nick Lane, D. Top returnees: Jesse Hubbard, Soph., A; Jon Hess, Soph., A; Chris Massey, Soph., A; Jeff MacBean, Sr., M; Bart Bansbach, Sr., M; Don McDonough, Sr., M; Jason Osier, Jr., M; Rob Neff, Sr., D; Patrick Cairns, Jr., G. Top newcomers: Lorne Smith, Fr., A; Kurt Luckenheimer, Fr., D; John Harrington, Fr., D. Outlook: Unlike any season under Tierney, the Tigers have a strong core of experienced offensive players and no returning defensemen. But like most years, Princeton is a strong %o contender for the national championship. The attack can dazzle opposing defenses with its ability to find the open man. Hess could be one of the best unknown feeder-shooter combinations in the nation. MacBean is an exceptional midfielder and led Princeton with 19 assists. Cairns will have to step up his play with the loss of all three starting defensemen. Tierney, one of the game's top defensive coaches, should be able to groom his defensive unit and have it in top form by May. Brown 1995 record: 10-6 Coach: Peter Lasagna (fourth) Key losses: Kevin Braney, D; Greg Rozycki, DM; Chris Martinelli, M; James Gaensbauer, M.

Top returnees: David Evans, Sr., A; Brian McNally, Sr., A; Josh Selig, Jr., A; Robin Prince, Sr., A; Alex Goodman, Sr., M; Tom Collard, Jr., M; Brett Frood, Jr., M; Dennis Sullivan, Sr., D; Dennis Fitzgibbons, Sr., D; Greg Cattrano, Jr., G. Top newcomers: Scott Banarjee, Fr., M; Tim Hahn, Fr., M; Rob Lyle, Fr., A; Strider Dixon, Fr., G. Outlook: The Bears return four attackmen who scored 25 or more goals, highlighted by two-time first-team All-American Evans. Lasagna has six attackmen returning, and will mix some into the midfield. With a strong attack and good goaltending, Lasagna said Brown should be in every game. The Bears' goaltending will be strong whenever they decide among the highly talented trio of Cattrano, Dan Giannuzzi and Dixon -- all of who could see playing time this season. Loyola 1995 record: 11-4 Coach: Dave Cottle (14th) Key losses: Matt Dwan, M; Tim McGeeney, G; Zach Thornton, M; Del Halladay, M. Top returnees: Brendan Fry, Sr., D; Jamie Hanford, Soph., D; Chris Lloyd, Sr., D; Brian Duffy, Sr., M; Brian Bacso, Sr., M; Mark O'Brien, Sr., M; Chris Georgalas, Soph., A; Todd Vizcarrondo, Soph., A. Top newcomers: Mark Frye, Fr., M; Gewas Shindler, Fr., A; David Mahowskey, Jr., M (transfer from Herkimer CC). Outlook: The Greyhounds have talent distributed evenly among the attack, midfield and defense. Loyola might have lost second-team All-American McGeeney in goal, but have the top close defense in Fry, Hanford and Lloyd up front. Vizcarrondo, who missed the last six games with a broken collarbone, moves up to attack and is developing into a top-notch finisher. Georgalas will attempt to match his 32 goals, a school record for a freshman. The only hole is goalkeeper, which is still between junior Sean Gaiser and redshirt freshman Jimmy Brown. UMBC 1995 record: 4-9 Coach: Don Zimmerman (third) Key loss: Brian Belford, M. Top returnees: Joe Wojciechowski, Sr., A; Chad Henry, Sr., A; Greg Sabo, Jr., A; Matt Shearer, Jr., M; Chris Lloyd, Sr., M; Keith Chance, Sr., M; Al Hernandez, Soph., D/M; Steve Gorski, Sr., G; Geof Weisenborn, Jr., D; Andy Martyniuk, Soph., D. Top newcomers: Chris Turner, Fr., A; R. J. Degenfeider, Fr., G; Jason Quenzer, D; Casey Hard, Fr., M; Nick Thompson, Fr., D. Outlook: The rebuilding process enters its third year under Zimmerman. Freshmen Turner, Degenfeider and Quenzer could be immediate impacts. Six of the seven Retrievers who scored double-figure goals are back, including leading scorer Matt Shearer. Zimmerman said he expects better team defense, which is needed with an upgraded schedule that features five 1995 NCAA tournament teams. Navy 1995 record: 6-6 Coach: Richie Meade (second) Key losses: Matt Long, A; Rob Bailey, A; Charles Bertrand, A; Rich Costello, M. Top returnees: Garrett Luebker, Sr., G; Geoff Walker, Sr., A; Andy Ross, Jr., M; Chris Golini, Sr., M; Chris Messineo, Jr., M; Brian Hay, Sr., D. Top newcomers: J. L. Reppert, Fr., A; Alex Borcz, Fr., A; Brad Gilroy, Fr., A; James O'Leary, Fr., M; Jeb Cole, Fr., M; Brent Cower, Fr., D. Outlook: The Midshipmen are rebuilding their attack and could at times play an entire attack line of freshmen. Success will depend on the early offensive play of veterans Walker and Ross, who must allow time for the newcomers to develop. One of the top improving midfielders, Ross is quick and athletic. The defense is senior-laden but somewhat suspect. Luebker, who is 6 feet 4, is a sizeable stopper who is showing more confidence. Mount St. Mary's 1995 record: 3-11 Coach: Tom Gravante (second) Key loss: Nick Pilla, A. Top returnees: Matt Moran, Sr., A; Todd Sauer, Sr., A; Brendan Moag, Sr., M; Ed Grant, Sr., D; Jon Conrey, Sr., G. Outlook: This is the Mount's first season as a provisional member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, which limits teams to a maximum of five scholarships. Mount St. Mary's should be competitive in the league behind capable goal-scorers Moran and Sauer. The defense, centered around Grant and Conrey, also should be stable. The Mountaineers finished last year strong, going 1-2 but losing those two by a combined two goals. North Carolina 1995 record: 9-7 Coach: Dave Klarmann (sixth) Key losses: Steve Schreiber, D; Rocco D'Andraia, G; Ousmane Greene, M. Top returnees: Jude Collins, Sr., M; Jason Sanders, Sr., M; Jason Wade, Sr., M; Brendan Carey, Sr., A; Merrill Turnbull, Jr., A; Spencer Deering, Jr., A; Jon Fox, Jr., D; Darren Sweeney, Sr., D. Top newcomers: Matt Rainwater, Fr., D; Ryan Beard, Fr., M; Justin Bowman, Fr., M; Rob Hauff, Fr., A. Outlook: Last year marked the first time since 1979 that the Tar Heels had not played in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals. But a wealth of experience returns from the squad that lost to Loyola in the first round last season. Multitalented Collins leads the returnees. Collins, one of the quickest players in the nation, set school records with 130 ground balls and 130 faceoffs won. Hard-nosed Sanders, who played on the North Carolina football team last fall, complements Collins in the midfield. Carolina's top four scorers from last season also return, including Carey and Turnbull. The glaring weakness is the inexperience of goalkeeper Brooks Brown, who will rely heavily on the solid defense of Fox and Sweeney out front. Duke 1995 record: 12-4 Coach: Mike Pressler (sixth) Key losses: Matt Ogelsby, M; Scott Harrison, A; Ross Moscatelli, M. Top returnees: Joe Kirmser, Sr., G; Ross Thompson, Sr., D; David Stilley, Jr., D; Tyler Hardy, Jr., D; Jimmy Gonnella, Jr., M; Alex Whitten, Jr., M; Joe Donovan, Jr., M; Ed Fay, Jr., M; James Heavey, Sr., A; Scott Allen, Jr., A; John Fay, Soph., A. Top newcomers: Scott Diggs, Fr., M; John O'Donnell, Fr., M; Brendan Keaney, Fr., M. Outlook: After winning their first Atlantic Coast Conference championship, the Blue Devils became the first team to lose to the Midwestern selection (Notre Dame) in an NCAA tournament. The defense is strong and deep throughout, and is backed up by perhaps one of the top two goalkeepers in the country, Kirmser. Hardy is the top defenseman, and keeps both offenses and defenses wary with his take-away and scoring ability. The attack led by Heavey around the crease and Gonnella in the midfield.