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2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll – Preseason


The Northwestern Wildcats claim the top spot in the preseason ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll. The reigning national champion earned 20 first-place votes, while No. 3 North Carolina, received one.

The national runners-up, Boston College, enters the 2024 season in the second slot, while Denver and Syracuse round out the top five in the No. 4 and No. 5 positions, respectfully.

The ACC leads the way for most teams in the Top 25, with seven teams, while the Big Ten follows with five. Other conferences with multiple teams include the Atlantic 10, Big East, AAC, and Patriot League.

The 2024 season kicks off on Friday, Feb. 9, with a trio of Top 10 matchups in Northwestern vs. Syracuse, North Carolina vs. James Madison, and Loyola vs. Florida slated for Saturday, Feb. 10.

The regular season ILWomen/IWLCA Polls are set to be released weekly at 11 a.m. beginning on Monday, February 12.

Rank Institution Points (FPV)

1 Northwestern (0 - 0) 523 (20)
2 Boston College (0 - 0) 502
3 North Carolina (0 - 0) 467 (1)
4 Denver (0 - 0) 58
5 Syracuse (0 - 0) 452
6 James Madison (0 - 0) 405
7 Notre Dame (0 - 0) 383
8 Loyola (0 - 0) 369
9 Maryland (0 - 0) 347
10 Florida (0 - 0) 336
11 Stony Brook (0 - 0) 323
12 Michigan (0 - 0) 290
13 Penn (0 - 0) 268
14 Johns Hopkins (0 - 0) 227
15 Army (0 - 0) 21
16 Virginia (0 - 0) 174
17 USC (0 - 0) 162
18 Penn State (0 - 0) 128
19 Richmond (0 - 0) 126
20 UMass (0 - 0) 112
21 UAlbany (0 - 0) 96
22 UConn (0 - 0) 83
23 Clemson (0 - 0) 61
24 Duke (0 - 0) 60
25 Navy (0 - 0) 50
RV Rutgers, Yale, Princeton, Marquette, Jacksonville

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division III Poll – Preseason


Longtime powerhouse Middlebury returns in 2024 as No. 1 in the ILWomen/IWLCA Division III Preseason Poll, receiving 23 first-place votes after winning its undefeated championship season in 2023.

Gettysburg, William Smith, and Franklin & Marshall follow the Panthers, rounding out the Top 4 in respective order, while No. 12 Pomona-Pitzer earned one first-place vote.

Division III action kicks off on Saturday, February 10, with more action picking up in early March.

The regular season ILWomen/IWLCA Division III Polls are set to be released weekly at 11 a.m., beginning on Monday, February 26.

Rank Institution Points (FPV)

1 Middlebury (0 - 0) 599 (23)
2 Gettysburg (0 - 0) 568
3 William Smith (0 - 0) 548
4 Franklin & Marshall (0 - 0) 524
5 Tufts (0 - 0) 488
6 York (0 - 0) 472
7 Washington and Lee (0 - 0) 468
8 Colby (0 - 0) 417
9 Salisbury (0 - 0) 400
10 TCNJ (0 - 0) 379
11 Wesleyan (0 - 0) 365
12 Pomona-Pitzer (0 - 0) 347 (1)
13 Trinity (CT) (0 - 0) 316
14 St. John Fisher (0 - 0) 291
15 Messiah (0 - 0) 252
16 Roanoke (0 - 0) 241
17 Stevens (0 - 0) 212
18 Amherst (0 - 0) 200
19 Chicago (0 - 0) 165
20 Williams (0 - 0) 133
21 Kenyon (0 - 0) 109
22 MIT (0 - 0) 96
23 Cortland (0 - 0) 81
24 Christopher Newport (0 - 0) 54
25 Denison (0 - 0) 39
RV Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Colorado College, Haverford, Roger Williams, Scranton

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll – Preseason


Coming off their first championship, Pace enters the 2024 season ranked first in the ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Preseason Poll with 20 first-place votes. No. 2 Florida Southern received two first-place votes and No. 3 West Chester received one.

Tampa and Grand Valley follow in the fourth and fifth places, respectfully.

Women’s Division II play begins on Saturday, February 3, and continually ramps up over the course of the month of February.

The regular season ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Polls are set to be released weekly at 11 a.m. beginning on Monday, February 19.

Rank Institution Points (FPV)

1 Pace (0 - 0) 545 (20)
2 Florida Southern (0 - 0) 540 (2)
3 West Chester (0 - 0) 537 (1)
4 Tampa (0 - 0) 504
5 Grand Valley (0 - 0) 460
6 Adelphi (0 - 0) 445
7 Rollins (0 - 0) 402
8 East Stroudsburg (0 - 0) 371
9 Flagler (0 - 0) 367
10 Regis (CO) (0 - 0) 361
11 Wingate (0 - 0) 329
12 UIndy (0 - 0) 318
13 Maryville (0 - 0) 302
14 New Haven (0 - 0) 252
15 Embry-Riddle (0 - 0) 249
16 Saint Anselm (0 - 0) 222
17 Mercy (0 - 0) 191
18 Bentley (0 - 0) 186
19 Kutztown (0 - 0) 176
20 Seton Hill (0 - 0) 160
21 Lynn (0 - 0) 148
22 Assumption (0 - 0) 107
23 Colorado Mesa (0 - 0) 71
24 Saint Leo (0 - 0) 66
25 Mount Olive (0 - 0) 34
RV Lander, Florida Tech, Indiana (PA), Roberts Wesleyan, Newberry

Enjoy opening weekend!

Duke😲 Maybe time for a coach change? New year, same disappointing performance

It’s the first game, really? On another note-why didn’t RC play in the BC game? Hopefully not hurt?

What do you mean?

Navy was missing 4 starters - 2 of top 3 returning point scorers and 2 starting defenders. And Duke still couldn't win, I'd be alarmed too.

If you believe the polls, Duke and Navy are ranked together at the bottom of the top 25. I don’t think the result is all that surprising.

Two good early season games today. Northwestern v Syracuse and UNC v JMU.

Florida v Loyola not too shabby either

Syracuse is over matched so far, can’t win a draw. Maybe they figure something out in 2nd half. They look horrible

Northwestern won draws 24-13, shots 42-28 and shots on goal 31-22 yet feisty Syracuse made it a three goal game. Great early season game. Game ball to Coykendall.

JMU over NC in OT after a furious late comeback by NC. Great game.

Horrible is a strong word-they have adjustments to make like a lot of teams that played yesterday-it’s only 1 game in

Rachel Clarke did not play in season opener for BC, does anyone know why?

Rachel Clarke will play this upcoming week. She has some sort of nagging injury. She even warmed up with team before UMass game. Syd Scales also did not play. She'll be back in a week.

IWLCA Players of the Week – February 13, 2024



The IWLCA has chosen four student-athletes for the IWLCA Player of the Week awards for the week ending February 11, 2024. This weekly award recognizes the best offensive and defensive performances by players in Division I, II, III, and the NAIA each week during the regular season. Today’s announcement will only include Division I and II, while Division III and NAIA will begin publication next week, Feb. 20.
DIVISION I


Offensive Player of the Week

Maddie Epke – James Madison University

In No. 6 James Madison’s thrilling 19-18 overtime victory over No. 3 North Carolina, Epke showcased her exceptional skills, recording her first career hat trick and achieving career-high stats in six different categories. She netted seven goals, accumulated eight points, secured 10 draw controls, scored two free position goals, and fired a total of 11 shots, with 10 on target. Epke's stellar performance was instrumental in JMU’s big win over UNC, marking their first victory over the Tar Heels since their 2018 NCAA Championship Semifinal encounter.

Defensive Player of the Week

Madison Hranicka – University of Delaware

In Delaware's 11-7 victory against Lehigh, Hranicka demonstrated her defensive prowess by tallying five ground balls and causing three turnovers. Her stellar performance not only contributed to the team's success but also solidified her position tied for third in the history of Delaware's program with 86 career caused turnovers. Hranicka's outstanding efforts also earned her recognition as the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Co-Defender of the Week.
DIVISION II


Offensive Player of the Week

Sam Pruitt – Missouri Western State University

Pruitt's outstanding performance against Concordia St. Paul was instrumental in the Griffons' success, as she accounted for six points, scoring four goals and providing two assists. In addition to her offense, Pruitt contributed two draw controls and one ground ball to the matchup. Notably, this marks her seventh game with four or more goals as a Griffon, showcasing her consistent offensive excellence. With this impressive display, Pruitt also reached a milestone of 106 career points.

Defensive Player of the Week

Mackenzie Porter – Missouri Western State University

In MWSU’s 14-11 victory over Concordia St. Paul, Porter showcased exceptional goalie skills as she faced 22 shots and made five crucial saves. Additionally, her defensive prowess extended beyond the goal, as she registered a game-high seven ground balls and contributed three caused turnovers to the matchup. Porter's performance played a vital role in securing the win for the Griffons.

Its a good thing for BC that AW has tapped into the poaching/ I am better than my school transfer portal more than other coaches as their players for several years have come thri that route.

Kids want to play for the best school, with the best lax coach; get used to it, sweetie

[quote=Anonymous]Kids want to play for the best school, with the best lax coach; get used to it, sweetie[/quote
Good for her if you struggle to recognize or develop talent ger good at poaching players from other programs so they can be the best players in your program . They would never be able to compete without doing it so it works .

She left because the coach she wanted to play for left-nothing wrong with that

That’s complete nonsense , that kid was going to leave before that coach was leaving . Again that’s up to her and her parents but don’t pretend it was anything more than thinking you are better than the team you are on . Again good for AW as she has been able to get players from other programs that enable her to win a lot of games . It’s clearly within the rules, I just happen to like coaches who dance with who brought them , probably why my kids team is not that good .

Coaches leaving are a HUGE reason kids leave for another school/opportinity; why would that be a wild theory?
BC has had success w transfer portal but also has one of the top recruiting classes year in, year out.

If a player gets a straight red card like the player from the Stanford game she is out for 5 minutes but if you receive 2 yellow cards you are out for the game. Is that correct?

It’s a fine theory it’s just wrong in this case . They would not be nearly as successful if the did not get those non grad transfers . Also can BC stop padding their stats when the games are already over , seems to me if you’re the best player on the best team you don’t need to pad your stats against overmatched teams

Do you hear the violin playing for you? Cry me a river, BC hater…
Clown show has arrived

A red card is an ejection for the player. The team plays down a player for 5 minutes. This is a new rule change from two minutes. The player can’t play in the next contest.

Two yellow cards is also an ejection but the time served by the team a player down is two minutes for each infraction.

Can’t wait for the Robert Morris / BC game. Stats will be off the charts.

If you have the top recruiting classes you wouldn’t need the portal. That’s why the transfers this year were able to come in and take starting positions no competition.

Why call out BC? UNC had the ball with an 18-10 lead and scored with 25 seconds left in the game.

…don’t let facts get in the way of a good BC hating!
Baylor women’s basketball team beat Texas Tech 61-32 the other night; that’s the reality of playing Div 1 sports.
You don’t like it? Play somewhere else
It’s early in the season; offenses are figuring things out,
Girls are playing the cobwebs off.
So soft.

The portal has changed the way coaches stock their rosters tremendously. Great recruiting classes don’t always work out and competitive teams will use the portal to their advantage. If a coach can recruit and fill positions through the portal why not? Ultimately, though, the top teams will reap the benefits and further polarize the competitive nature of the sport.

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll – February 19


A weekend filled with shakeups, there’s a new No. 1 to start Week 2 as Notre Dame took down Northwestern Friday night, 14-10. Jackie Wolak paced the Notre Dame offense with six points in the win.

The Wildcats’ loss moved Boston College into the No.1 spot, earning 23 first-place votes while the Fighting Irish jumped six spots into the second slot with one first-place vote. Northwestern checked in at No. 4 with one first-place vote.

Maryland and Michigan were two of the other Top 10 matchups, topping Syracuse and Denver, respectively and shifting into the No. 5 and No. 6 positions.

The ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll will be unveiled Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media.

Rank Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll

1 Boston College (3 - 0) 622 (23) 2
2 Notre Dame (4 - 0) 590 (1) 8
3 James Madison (3 - 0) 570 3
4 Northwestern (1 - 1) 551 (1) 1
5 Maryland (2 - 0) 510 9
6 Michigan (3 - 0) 477 10
7 Syracuse (1 - 2) 455 5
8 North Carolina (2 - 1) 450 6
9 Loyola (2 - 0) 441 7
10 Denver (1 - 1) 401 4
11 Stony Brook (1 - 0) 377 11
12 Johns Hopkins (3 - 0) 342 13
13 USC (3 - 0) 300 15
14 Penn (1 - 0) 285 14
15 Virginia (3 - 0) 277 16
16 Florida (0 - 2) 242 12
17 Navy (2 - 0) 215 19
18 Richmond (2 - 0) 165 20
19 Clemson (3 - 0) 154 21
20 Colorado (3 - 0) 140 NR
21 Yale (1 - 0) 106 NR
22 Penn State (1 - 1) 86 17
23 Brown (1 - 0) 52 --
24 Rutgers (2 - 0) 43 NR
25 UConn (0 - 2) 41 24
RV Fairfield, Duke, UAlbany, Army, Princeton

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll – February 19



With several teams yet to kick off their seasons in Division II, there is not much movement among the Top 25 in Week 2. No. 1 Pace returns in the top slot with 22 first-place votes, set to begin its season on Tuesday vs. Roberts Wesleyan.

The Top 10 stayed put, while Maryville and Embry-Riddle moved into the No. 11 and No. 12 positions, respectively. No. 25 Limestone made the most significant jump, earning a spot in the rankings after its 3-0 start to the season.

The ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll will be unveiled on Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media

Rank Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll

1 Pace (0 - 0) 646 (22) 1
2 Florida Southern (3 - 0) 621 (4) 2
3 West Chester (0 - 0) 597 3
4 Tampa (0 - 0) 573 4
5 Grand Valley (0 - 0) 530 5
6 Adelphi (1 - 0) 521 6
7 Rollins (4 - 0) 475 7
8 East Stroudsburg (0 - 0) 437 8
9 Flagler (3 - 1) 430 9
10 Regis (CO) (0 - 0) 405 10
11 Maryville (2 - 0) 383 13
12 Embry-Riddle (2 - 0) 365 15
13 UIndy (1 - 1) 329 12
14 New Haven (0 - 0) 321 14
15 Wingate (2 - 1) 311 11
16 Saint Anselm (0 - 0) 263 16
17 Mercy (0 - 0) 230 17
18 Bentley (0 - 0) 208 18
19 Kutztown (0 - 0) 162 19
20 Lynn (0 - 0) 146 21
21 Seton Hill (0 - 0) 137 20
22 Assumption (0 - 0) 108 22
23 Colorado Mesa (0 - 0) 58 23
24 Mount Olive (1 - 0) 48 25
25 Limestone (3 - 0) 34 NR
RV Florida Tech, Lander, Southern New Hampshire, Alabama Huntsville, Mercyhurst

I dont like when UNC does it either but there is a difference. In the UNC case it was a freshman scoring who did not start the game in the BC case it was a starter who consistently does this.

You are soft. You are why this generation is soft. Don’t like it? Stop them.

Your whole comment is nonsense
What fact did i state that was incorrect
Baylor emptied their bench with non starters scoring at the end, watch the better mens teams rarely go to goal when the game is over .Reality is there are many things wrong with D1 sports.
I dont play womens lacrosse ,apparently you do
Early in the season or late in the season having your senior leaders padding stats late in game is not playing cobwebs off
"so soft" except when the stat padding player gets put on the ground then you would be on here saying it was a dirty play.

Blah blah blah…
If someone gets hurt, they get hurt; that’s on the coach.
But stop crying about “padding stats”.
You are soft.

I think the issue people have is you constantly calling out BC when other teams/schools are doing it as well. While that doesn’t make it right, it is interesting only BC gets called out on this forum.

DIVISION I


Offensive Player of the Week

Madeline Pisani – University of Colorado

In a thrilling victory against No. 14 Penn State University, Pisani scored the game-winning goal and notched a total of four goals. She also converted one of her free position opportunities against the Nittany Lions. Pisani continued her impressive form in another matchup against Saint Joseph's, where she netted four goals, including the decisive game-winner with just over three minutes remaining in the contest. Her offensive impact was further emphasized by her high shot volume, tallying nine shots against the Hawks and a total of 15 shots over the weekend. Pisani's performance also earned her a Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week award. Sitting at a perfect 3-0 record for the season, the Buffaloes have joined the latest national rankings, securing the No. 20 position in the latest ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll.

Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Erin O’Grady – University of Michigan

In two starts this past week, O'Grady led her team to victory on both occasions, showcasing her proficiency as a goalkeeper. Despite facing formidable opponents, including No. 4 University of Denver, O'Grady demonstrated remarkable skill and composure, conceding just six goals throughout the week. Notably, she delivered a career-best performance against DU, making an impressive 13 saves and limiting their potent offense to only four goals. O'Grady's stellar play has contributed to her impressive 2.66 goals against average this season. Michigan made a significant leap in the latest ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll, moving from the 10th position to No. 6 in the national rankings.

Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Keelin Schlageter – University of Notre Dame

In a pivotal matchup against No.1-ranked Northwestern Wildcats, Schlageter showcased her defensive prowess, contributing significantly to her team's victory. She caused four turnovers and scooped up two ground balls, ultimately holding the Wildcats' potent attack to just 20 shots in the game. Schlageter continued her stellar play against Butler, further solidifying her impact with another caused turnover and ground ball. In total, she tallied two goals, three ground balls, and an impressive five caused turnovers throughout the week. Schlageter's leadership and defensive contributions were instrumental in Notre Dame's victory over Northwestern, breaking the Wildcats' 22-game win streak and earning her this week’s recognition. Following the big win over Northwestern, the Fighting Irish have surged in the rankings, making a remarkable six-slot jump in the latest ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll and are now No. 2 in the nation.

DIVISION II


Offensive Player of the Week

Jackie Stoller – Florida Southern College

Stoller led the No. 2 Moccasins to an undefeated week, securing victories against No. 9 Flagler College (23-16), No. 12 University of Indianapolis (22-14), and University of Alabama Huntsville (20-5). She accumulated a total of 27 points, averaging nine per game, achieved through 18 goals and nine assists. She maintained exceptional accuracy, landing 20 of her 21 shots on target resulting in 18 goals, and successfully converting two out of three free position shots. Notably, her standout performance against Flagler included seven goals, surpassing her previous career-high of six goals achieved last year. Her nine points across all three games mark a new career milestone.

Defensive Player of the Week

Layne Walther – Southern New Hampshire University

Walther collected four ground balls and two caused turnovers in SNHU's 21-2 season-opening victory at St. Thomas Aquinas College on Sunday. The Penmen blanked the Spartans in the first and third quarters, allowing just a single goal in each half. The defense also limited St. Thomas to just 11 shots, including three in the opening half. The Center Moriches, N.Y. native was also selected as the NE10 Defensive Player of the Week for her performance.

DIVISION III


Offensive Player of the Week

Grace Osborn – Capital University

In the Comets’ season opener against Oberlin, Osborn led her team to a 23-17 victory by netting nine goals and dishing out two assists, totaling an impressive 11 points. With this game, Osborn surpassed the 300 career points milestone, reaching a total of 306 points. In the other areas of the field, she collected five draw controls, picked up four ground balls, and caused one turnover.

Defensive Player of the Week

Caroline Kranich – Washington and Lee University

Kranich made a career-best 15 saves in the 17-10 upset win over No. 4 Franklin & Marshall College in the season opener. Kranich faced 33 shots with 25 Diplomat attempts on target and held F&M to just a pair of free-position goals. Kranich picked up a pair of groundballs and helped W&L to 15-of-19 successful clears

You seem to be projecting but don't worry they make a medication for that Mr.Softy. The funny thing is I remember a future BC player at some all star type thing doing the same thing when it was LI team 1 vs Team 2 and getting cross checked in the mouth .I think she was looking for her teeth on the field.

Endless whining and complaining. Kids train their entire life and commit 4-5 hours per day as D1 athletes to compete at the highest level and give maximum effort and you complain when on occassion a team or player scores a late goal in a lopsided game. At times it does not look good but I find it hard to fault the players or really care that much. Heck, for an elite team most games are over by halftime. When exactly should the better players stop scoring? I tend to defer to the coaches on how to handle things from a sportmanship standpoint - when to stop scoring or sub certain players out.

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll – February 26



Opening month of lacrosse has been a thriller with multiple upsets, overtime wins, and excitement. Week 3 was no different, resulting in a big week of shakeups in the ILWomen/IWLCA Division I poll.

Boston College returned to the No. 1 spot, voted unanimously, while James Madison and Northwestern each moved up one spot into the second and third slot, respectively. With an upset win against Notre Dame over the weekend, Syracuse jumped back into the fourth spot while the Fighting Irish follow to round out the Top 5.

The other notable upset was No. 11 Florida beating No. 9 Maryland in College Park, marking the Gators’ first win on the season.

The ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll will be unveiled Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media.

Rank Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll


1 Boston College (5 - 0) 625 (25) 1
2 James Madison (5 - 0) 568 3
3 Northwestern (3 - 1) 561 4
4 Syracuse (2 - 2) 534 7
5 Notre Dame (4 - 1) 526 2
6 Michigan (4 - 0) 502 6
7 North Carolina (4 - 1) 467 8
8 Loyola (3 - 0) 456 9
9 Maryland (3 - 1) 401 5
10 Denver (3 - 1) 387 10
11 Florida (1 - 2) 383 16
12 Stony Brook (3 - 0) 362 11
13 Penn (2 - 0) 318 14
14 Virginia (4 - 1) 300 15
15 Johns Hopkins (3 - 2) 270 12
16 USC (3 - 1) 236 13
17 Navy (4 - 0) 216 17
18 Clemson (4 - 0) 188 19
19 Colorado (3 - 1) 167 20
20 Richmond (4 - 0) 148 18
21 Yale (3 - 0) 135 21
22 Rutgers (4 - 0) 103 24
23 Princeton (1 - 1) 75 NR
24 Brown (3 - 0) 71 23
25 Penn State (2 - 2) 30 22
RV Fairfield, Harvard, UAlbany, UMass, Drexel

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll – February 26



Division II lacrosse is almost in full swing, with a handful more teams playing their first games this past week.

Pace returned as No. 1, earning their first win in dominant fashion over Roberts Wesleyan, while No. 2 West Chester, No. 3 Tampa, and No. 4 Adelphi all bumped up a spot. Florida Southern dropped three spots to round out the Top 5 after suffering its first loss of the year to Adelphi on Sunday, 19-10.

The ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll will be unveiled Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media.

Rank Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll

1 Pace (1 - 0) 572 (20) 1
2 West Chester (2 - 0) 534 3
3 Tampa (2 - 0) 519 4
4 Adelphi (2 - 0) 511 (1) 6
5 Florida Southern (3 - 1) 481 (2) 2
6 Grand Valley (2 - 0) 460 5
7 Rollins (6 - 0) 416 7
8 Regis (CO) (0 - 0) 372 10
9 East Stroudsburg (0 - 0) 370 8
10 Flagler (4 - 1) 365 9
11 Embry-Riddle (4 - 0) 357 12
12 Maryville (4 - 0) 336 11
13 UIndy (3 - 1) 280 13
14 New Haven (0 - 0) 267 14
15 Wingate (4 - 1) 261 15
16 Mercy (0 - 1) 213 17
17 Saint Anselm (1 - 0) 212 16
18 Bentley (0 - 0) 192 18
19 Kutztown (0 - 0) 153 19
20 Lynn (1 - 1) 137 20
21 Seton Hill (0 - 0) 122 21
22 Assumption (0 - 0) 108 22
23 Colorado Mesa (0 - 0) 57 23
24 Limestone (4 - 0) 53 25
25 Mount Olive (2 - 1) 38 24
RV Florida Tech, Saint Leo, Palm Beach Atlantic, Mercyhurst, Lander

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division III Poll – February 26



In the first week of regular season voting, Middlebury maintains its top position with 21 first-place votes, ahead of their upcoming season opener against Amherst College this Saturday.

Gettysburg, holding firm at No. 2, received two first-place votes and currently boasts a 3-0 record to kick off the season. William Smith remains at No. 3, while Tufts moves up to No. 4. Salisbury (3-0) breaks into the top five rankings following a 14-11 victory over Washington and Lee last Sunday.

The ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll will be unveiled Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media.

Rank Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll

1 Middlebury (0 - 0) 572 (21) 1
2 Gettysburg (3 - 0) 553 (2) 2
3 William Smith (1 - 0) 526 3
4 Tufts (0 - 0) 468 5
5 Salisbury (3 - 0) 465 9
6 Franklin & Marshall (1 - 1) 444 4
7 York (0 - 0) 411 6
8 Washington and Lee (1 - 2) 408 7
9 Colby (0 - 0) 393 8
10 TCNJ (1 - 0) 382 10
11 Wesleyan (0 - 0) 331 11
12 Pomona-Pitzer (3 - 0) 299 12
13 Trinity (CT) (0 - 0) 275 13
14 Christopher Newport (2 - 0) 249 24
15 St. John Fisher (0 - 0) 232 14
16 Stevens (2 - 0) 220 17
17 Roanoke (1 - 1) 191 16
18 Amherst (0 - 0) 182 18
19 Chicago (1 - 0) 169 19
20 Williams (0 - 0) 143 20
21 MIT (1 - 0) 107 22
22 Kenyon (0 - 0) 77 21
23 Denison (1 - 1) 64 25
24 Cortland (1 - 0) 55 23
25 Messiah (0 - 3) 52 15
RV Scranton, Ithaca, Haverford, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Rowan

NESCAC action starts this weekend, really getting D3 going. Seven teams in the top 25.

DIVISION I


Co-Offensive Player of the Week

Ellie Masera – Stony Brook University

In an outstanding performance, Masera showcased her offensive proficiency by contributing 11 points in Friday's victory over Arizona State, a feat that ties for fifth in a game in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) history. Leading the nation in points per game with an impressive 9.00, Masera also ranks second in goals per game (6.33), 14th in draws per game (7.67), and 15th in assists per game (2.67). In addition, Masera recorded five goals and six points, alongside a game-high seven draw controls in No. 11 Stony Brook’s win over Bryant University last Tuesday.

Co-Offensive Player of the Week

Olivia Adamson – Syracuse University

Adamson tied her season high with six points in No. 4 Syracuse's upset of No. 2 Notre Dame. She had two goals and an assist in the third quarter as the Orange erased a four-goal halftime deficit. After Notre Dame scored to get within two with 6:56 remaining, Adamson tallied her fourth goal of the day to put the game out of reach.

Defensive Player of the Week

Erin O’Grady – University of Michigan

In a standout performance, O'Grady contributed to No. 6 Michigan's fourth win of the season, securing their second victory over a ranked opponent. With nine saves, she achieved her fourth game of the season with eight or more saves, showcasing her consistency and skill in the cage. Holding strong against the opposition, O'Grady only conceded three goals, boasting an impressive 2.76 goals against average. Her stellar performance culminated in a remarkable .750 save percentage for the week, solidifying her as a key defensive asset for the team.

DIVISION II


Offensive Player of the Week

Marielle Colalillo – Adelphi University

Colalillo's exceptional performance included a 10-point outing against No. 2 Florida Southern, where she led the No. 6 ranked Panthers in scoring and overall impact. Her five goals tied the most by an individual against the Mocs this season. Adding to her impressive tally, Colalillo also contributed five assists. With an 85.7% shot-on-goal percentage, she exhibited remarkable accuracy in her shots. Beyond her offensive contributions, Colalillo showcased her all-around game by collecting two ground balls and causing one turnover in the statement victory.

Defensive Player of the Week

Megan Millard – Wingate University

Millard dominated at the draw control, piling up 14 draw controls in a 2-0 week for Wingate, including 10 draw controls against Lenoir-Rhyne. She also caused four turnovers for the week to go along with four ground balls, while notching seven goals on the offensive end.

DIVISION III


Co-Offensive Player of the Week

Amy Hoeffner – SUNY Cortland

In a thrilling season-opener against Skidmore, Hoeffner played a pivotal role in guiding No. 23 SUNY Cortland to a come-from-behind 11-10 overtime victory. Hoeffner's exceptional performance saw her record a game-high seven points, including three goals and four assists. She also contributed significantly in other areas of the game, securing four draw controls, two ground balls, and a caused turnover. Notably, Hoeffner's impact was particularly evident in the second half, where she amassed five points and ultimately notched the game-winning goal just 1:27 into overtime.

Co-Offensive Player of the Week

Julia Iapicca – Christopher Newport University

Iapicca notched an impressive 10 goals while leading No. 24 Christopher Newport to victories over two nationally-ranked opponents. Against No. 7 Washington and Lee University, she scored four crucial goals in the second half, helping the Captains withstand a late comeback by the Generals. Three days later, Iapicca matched her career-high with six goals against No. 16 No. 16 Roanoke College, marking the second-highest total by a Captain against a top-20 foe in program history. Notably, three of her goals against Roanoke came in the fourth quarter, aiding in Christopher Newport's comeback from a three-goal deficit to secure the victory. In addition to her offensive contributions, Iapicca recorded four caused turnovers, four ground balls, and four draw controls against Roanoke. With this remarkable performance, she became the first player in program history to achieve at least four takeaways, four ground balls, four draws, and four goals in a single game, highlighting her all-around impact on the field. With an impressive showing this weekend, Christopher Newport has made a notable leap in the rankings, now standing at No. 14 in the latest ILWomen/IWLCA Division III Poll.

Defensive Player of the Week

Abby Lindkvist – University of Mount Union

Lindkvist's impactful performance came in the second half against Washington and Jefferson College, where she made nine crucial saves while allowing just three goals. Her standout moment occurred in overtime, where she made two key saves, including an impressive 8-meter save that directly led to the game-winning goal.

The problem is, you only get recognized if you score a goal in the lacrosse world. You can play against the worst team but score 8 goals and it’s plastered all over social media. You can take 20 shots, not share the ball, only score 5 to the detriment of your team and you’re a Tewaaraton finalist. What about all the CT’s and GB’s and clears that get those attackers the ball. Flashy play and a lot of goals and you’ll get recognized. Hence causing selfish play. IMHO consistent , non selfish players are the best players.

Wow,again just complete uneducated non sense. First off your exaggeration of kids training 4-5 hours a day in women's lacrosse shows you are either clueless or prone to hysteria. Its not on occasion for certain teams and players. You find it hard not to care much, would you care if some kids gets hurt when the opposing team has a player who retaliates for the embarrassment. Maybe those Elite teams should play harder schedules. You have alot more faith in these coaches who actually have contracts that pay them more per player who receive certain accolades thus encouraging then to let players run up their stats and schedule blow out games .

You’d rather your daughter and her teammates get their teeth kicked in by the end of the roster? Lolol
I tell my daughter all the time, I’d rather lose to the starters then get humiliated by subs coming in and shooting nonstop.
But, then again, I’m not soft so…

4-5 hours absolutely not an exaggeration if you include conditioning. Not sure how much you think they train.

I know how much they train and it’s much less than 4-5 hours a day which includes conditioning , weight lifting , film and actual practice . Apparently your girl plays at a school that breaks the ncaa rules .

First off why the laugh out load out load , oh I get it you have the mind of a child . Your poor daughter must lose a lot if that’s what you keep telling her , does she know about your obsession with being soft , sounds like you have a medical issue or perhaps it’s more psychological in your case .

lol, they were stoped pretty well today. Loved seeing the BC parents crying and freezing in stands

If they did not poach players from other teams the BC team would be out of top 10 possibly the top 20 . The only thing soft is the ability of BC to recognize and develop talent .

Without the Virginia transfer BC is toast.

You know a team is doing everything right when there is jealousy and envy from all around…
Sorry your daughter(s) didn’t get recruited; see you in the finals - Go Eagles!

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Clarification with regards to the transfer portal. The player initiates the portal, not opposing teams. Once a player enters the portal they are available to other teams. If you have a program that attracts transfer players you can’t let it go to waste. A program risks severe penalties if they initiate the conversation.

The real question to ask is why does a player enter the portal. Also, does a program that ignores portal players have a higher moral standard? It’s the reality of all college sports.

This^
Why the distaste for BC? They are not doing anything different then any of the other schools. Everyone has their reasons for leaving their current school - MANY different reasons. If you put yourself into the portal, you may OR may not get picked up by another school.

If you dont think players are contacted prior to entering the portal you are mistaken and it can be something as simple as a friend from the team reaching out. Some schools its very difficult to transfer into undergrad as they may not accept many transfer credits .

Well put. I don’t agree that programs, including BC, “poach” players. Men’s basketball and men’s football have far more portal activity.

They are not being contacted by school staff. The penalties are quite severe. If there was ever a connection made between a coach asking one of their players to “reach out” the penalties are more severe. Players speaking to other players, outside of the school staff, is as old as the sport.

Good point regarding academic transfers.

Permissible Communication

Q1: What steps must a Division I student-athlete take to speak to other schools about transferring?
A1: Division I student-athletes must complete the Division I Transfer Module and notify their current school in writing of their desire to be entered into the NCAA Transfer Portal. Student-athletes may not speak to other schools about transferring directly or indirectly through others (e.g., family member, scholastic or nonscholastic coach, advisor, former teammates) until they receive notice that they have been input into the Transfer Portal. Please consult the Division I Notification of Transfer resource.
» Undergraduate students: The majority of undergraduate student-athletes in Division I may only be entered into the Transfer Portal during the sport-specific transfer window for their sport. A campus compliance administrator will clarify when an undergraduate student-athlete is able to be entered into the Transfer Portal during a particular time of year, including whether any exceptions apply to a student-athlete’s circumstances (e.g., their head coach takes a new job).
» Postgraduate students: Student-athletes who are on track to complete their undergraduate degree by end of the year (e.g., two semesters) may be entered into the Transfer Portal at any time.


Q2: What happens if communications occur with athletics staff or boosters at the Division I school to which a student-athlete ultimately transfers prior to when the student-athlete first appeared in the Transfer Portal?
A2: Communicating with another Division I school’s athletics staff prior to entering the Transfer Portal can jeopardize a student-athlete’s future eligibility at that school.
Existing recruiting rules prohibit communicating with a student-athlete who is enrolled at another Division I school prior to the student-athlete appearing in the Transfer Portal. These rules extend to indirect contact made by third parties on the student-athlete’s behalf (e.g., family member, scholastic or nonscholastic coach, advisor, former teammates). Certain violations of these rules can constitute a significant breach of conduct as it
relates to the NCAA infractions process.

If you don’t think there is communication between coaches and players through intermediates, you are being naive. There are back door deals before the athlete even puts their name in the portal. These are facts. Happened to my son.

And that is why BC Is disliked…

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division III Poll – March 4



In Week 2 rankings, Middlebury maintains its No. 1 spot in women's lacrosse, securing 23 first-place votes.

Gettysburg follows at No. 2, trailed by William Smith, Tufts, and Salisbury to complete the Top 5.

Pomona-Pitzer, boasting a 5-0 record, grabs a first-place vote as well. Additionally, Ithaca enters the top 25 this week.

The ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll will be unveiled Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media.

Rank Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll

1 Middlebury (2 - 0) 598 (23) 1
2 Gettysburg (3 - 0) 574 2
3 William Smith (2 - 0) 545 3
4 Tufts (2 - 0) 525 4
5 Salisbury (4 - 0) 509 5
6 Franklin & Marshall (2 - 1) 451 6
7 Colby (1 - 0) 426 9
8 York (0 - 2) 413 7
9 Washington and Lee (1 - 3) 404 8
10 TCNJ (2 - 0) 395 10
11 Wesleyan (0 - 1) 356 11
12 Pomona-Pitzer (5 - 0) 350 (1) 12
13 Trinity (CT) (1 - 0) 313 13
14 Stevens (4 - 0) 270 16
15 Christopher Newport (3 - 1) 254 14
16 Roanoke (2 - 1) 224 17
17 Chicago (1 - 0) 191 19
18 Amherst (0 - 1) 176 18
19 St. John Fisher (0 - 1) 168 15
20 Williams (2 - 0) 165 20
21 MIT (2 - 0) 144 21
22 Kenyon (1 - 0) 93 22
23 Cortland (2 - 0) 65 24
24 Denison (1 - 2) 46 23
25 Ithaca (2 - 0) 37 NR
RV Scranton, Shenandoah, Hamilton, RPI, Haverford

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll – March 4



Pace returns as No. 1 in the ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll, earning 17 first-place votes in its fourth-straight week at the top of the polls.

Adelphi jumped two spots into the second slot, earning eight first-place votes after a dominant win over Tampa, winning 13-6. West Chester, Tampa and Florida Southern follow respectively to complete this week’s Top 5.

The ILWomen/IWLCA Division II Poll will be unveiled Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media.

Rank Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll

1 Pace (2 - 0) 616 (17) 1
2 Adelphi (3 - 0) 598 (8) 4
3 West Chester (2 - 0) 579 2
4 Tampa (2 - 1) 536 3
5 Florida Southern (4 - 1) 526 5
6 Grand Valley (3 - 0) 454 6
7 East Stroudsburg (1 - 0) 448 9
8 Regis (CO) (1 - 0) 442 8
9 Flagler (6 - 1) 430 10
10 Rollins (7 - 1) 401 7
11 Embry-Riddle (5 - 1) 388 11
12 Maryville (6 - 0) 373 12
13 UIndy (3 - 1) 329 13
14 Bentley (1 - 0) 268 18
15 New Haven (1 - 1) 265 14
16 Wingate (4 - 2) 249 15
17 Mercy (1 - 2) 213 16
18 Saint Anselm (2 - 0) 212 17
19 Kutztown (1 - 0) 173 19
20 Lynn (3 - 1) 150 20
21 Assumption (1 - 1) 128 22
22 Seton Hill (0 - 1) 105 21
23 Limestone (6 - 0) 69 24
24 Mount Olive (3 - 1) 59 25
25 Florida Tech (2 - 3) 30 NR
25 Colorado Mesa (0 - 2) 30 23
RV Southern New Hampshire, Missouri Western, Saint Leo, Alabama Huntsville, Millersville

2024 ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll – March 4



Northwestern reclaimed its No. 1 ranking in Week 4 after topping previous No. 1 Boston College last Thursday, 14-11. The Wildcats earned 15 first-place votes, while No. 2 James Madison and No. 6 Michigan earned nine and one, respectively.

James Madison stayed put in the second slot while Boston College, Notre Dame and Syracuse round out the Top 5.

No. 24 Harvard entered the Top 25 for the first time this season after an exciting 18-17 win over No. 25 Brown.

The ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll will be unveiled Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media.

Rank Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll

1 Northwestern (5 - 1) 612 (15) 3
2 James Madison (6 - 0) 595 (9) 2
3 Boston College (6 - 1) 551 1
4 Notre Dame (5 - 1) 533 5
5 Syracuse (3 - 2) 532 4
6 Michigan (6 - 0) 472 (1) 6
7 Loyola (4 - 0) 470 8
8 North Carolina (4 - 2) 448 7
9 Maryland (4 - 1) 441 9
10 Denver (3 - 2) 384 10
11 Florida (3 - 2) 381 11
12 Stony Brook (4 - 0) 356 12
13 Virginia (5 - 1) 323 14
14 Penn (4 - 0) 314 13
15 Johns Hopkins (5 - 2) 278 15
16 Navy (5 - 0) 243 17
17 USC (4 - 2) 223 16
18 Yale (4 - 0) 184 21
19 Colorado (4 - 2) 172 19
20 Clemson (4 - 1) 155 18
21 Princeton (2 - 2) 105 23
22 Rutgers (5 - 1) 100 22
23 Richmond (4 - 1) 90 20
24 Harvard (4 - 0) 60 NR
25 Brown (3 - 1) 34 24
RV Drexel, Fairfield, Arizona State, Stanford, Penn State

IWLCA Players of the Week – March 5, 2024



The IWLCA has chosen eight student-athletes for the IWLCA Player of the Week awards for the week ending March 3, 2024. This weekly award recognizes the best offensive and defensive performances by players in Division I, II, III, and the NAIA each week during the regular season.
DIVISION I


Offensive Player of the Week

Izzy Scane – Northwestern University

In a highly anticipated rematch against No. 1 ranked Boston College, Scane delivered a stellar performance by netting an impressive five goals. Her contributions were instrumental in securing the 14-11 victory over the Eagles, accounting for over one-third of the team's total goals. Scane continued her scoring streak in the following game against Central Michigan, where she added four more goals to her tally. This outstanding display also represented a historic milestone for Scane as she surpassed the all-time points record, cementing her status as the leading points scorer in Northwestern history with an impressive career total of 401 points. With Northwestern’s success this past week, the Wildcats have reclaimed its No. 1 ranking in the latest ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll.

Defensive Player of the Week

Tori Cini – College of the Holy Cross

In a historic victory against UMass, Cini delivered a remarkable performance, setting a career-high with 17 saves. This victory marked the first time Holy Cross had defeated UMass since 2009. Cini faced a formidable total of 37 shots and impressively allowed only 10 goals throughout the game.


DIVISION II


Offensive Player of the Week

Sydney Tiemann – Maryville University

In Maryville’s non-conference matchup against Quincy University, Tiemann kicked off her week by showcasing her offensive capability, tallying four goals and tying her career-high with three assists. She also secured seven draw controls and scooped up four ground balls. Tiemann's standout performance continued against No. 23 ranked Colorado Mesa University, where she led the Saints to an impressive double-digit victory by netting six goals. Additionally, she dominated in the midfield with nine draw controls and added another ground ball to her stat line.

Defensive Player of the Week

Ashlee Wargo – Bentley University

Wargo's stellar play between the posts was pivotal in Bentley's commanding 16-9 road victory, as she made a total of 11 crucial saves with an impressive 55.0 percent save percentage. She collected four ground balls and played a key role in shutting down Mercy's offensive opportunities, holding them to a 0-4 conversion rate on free positions.


DIVISION III


Offensive Player of the Week

Gracie Giannettino – University of Rochester

Giannettino’s strong offensive performance led the Yellowjackets to an upset victory over No. 15 St. John Fisher, marking their first-ranked upset in over two decades. Giannettino netted a game-high six goals on eight shots, all of which found the mark on goal. The junior attacker also converted all three of her free-position attempts, playing a pivotal role in establishing an early lead with two first-half scores. Giannettino was responsible for all three of the Yellowjackets' third-quarter goals and her fourth-quarter goal further solidified Rochester's advantage, putting them up by two scores, 9-7, with just over 12 minutes remaining in the game.

Defensive Player of the Week

Tess Brown – Keene State College

In the Owls' commanding 18-10 victory over University of Hartford, Brown recorded an impressive stat line. She contributed offensively with four goals and five assists, while also making a significant impact defensively amassing 12 caused turnovers, 12 ground balls, and 10 draw controls in the matchup. Notably, her 12 caused turnovers in a single game rank as the second-highest in program history.

NAIA


Offensive Player of the Week

Jill Mello – Reinhardt University

In a thrilling 15-14 victory against Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD), Mello netted an impressive six goals, including the decisive final goal for the Eagles with approximately two minutes remaining in the game.

Defensive Player of the Week

Madison Hasty – Reinhardt University

In Reinhardt’s triumph over SCAD, Hasty's standout performance featured her making 14 crucial saves while confronting 25 shots from the opposition. Additionally, she contributed to the defensive effort by scooping up two ground balls and dishing out a caused turnover.

This was an interesting week for Stony Brook. It went 1-1 for its only week against ranked teams; exciting win at Syracuse in OT, disappointing loss to a good John Hopkins squad at home. It’s the only real gauge for this team for the season. The balance of the schedule is against CAA teams and non-ranked non-conference games. Any loss is a “bad” loss from now until the tournament.

Why is that interesting? Isn't that usually the case for Stony Brook? Their schedule has never been on par with other traditional Top 10 Programs. Over the years Stony Brook has had a weak record verse Top 10 opponents and an abysmal record vs Top 5 opponents. That said, maybe this is the year they finally get over the hump.

Did SB hurt anyone intentionally again…or will that come later in the season?

The fact that you want to put it out here that it was "intentional" is pretty sad. Was it a horrible hit, yes..... was it handled poorly, yes....was it done intentional, no!

…and you know that how?