“ The Tigers expect large rosters for a few years and have compensated with a smaller recruiting class from the high school class of 2022. They will prioritize building back up with high school recruits the following year.”
Decisions like this will clearly vary from school to school, but the trend in the current numbers on the boys and girls side is clear: Overall smaller recruiting classes, and that means fewer spots. Combined with virtual recruiting, many schools are reaching their target class sizes quicker than ever before.
https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/college/men/division-i-lacrosse-coaches-dealing-with-larger-rosters-tighter-budgets