A strong week by the top teams yielded no changes among the top seven in this week’s Nike/US Lacrosse Division II Women's Top 20. Defending champion Le Moyne survived its early gauntlet run against ranked teams to start 5-0 overall, with NE 10 rival Adelphi keeping pace with its own undefeated start. Lindenwood, West Chester, and Florida Southern round out the top five.
Assumption moved into the poll for the first time last week and jumped three more spots this week, rising to number nine. The Greyhounds face stiff challenges with back-to-back conference road games at No. 13 Bentley and No. 2 Adelphi this week. UIndy, which has won four straight in dominating fashion since its loss to Le Moyne, also returns to the top 10.
No. 17 Bloomsburg and No. 18 New Haven both moved into the rankings for the first time this season.
Games of note this week include No. 18 New Haven at No. 2 Adelphi, NYIT at No. 7 Regis, and No. 8 Limestone at Mount Olive.
March 18, 2019 |
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| 1 | Le Moyne | 5-0 | 1 | 3/18 vs. Franklin Pierce |
| 2 | Adelphi | 5-0 | 2 | 3/20 vs. No. 18 New Haven |
| 3 | Lindenwood | 7-0 | 3 | 3/20 vs. Adams State |
| 4 | West Chester | 3-1 | 4 | 3/19 vs. Kutztown |
| 5 | Florida Southern | 7-1 | 5 | 3/21 vs. Belmont Abbey |
| 6 | Rollins | 8-0 | 6 | 3/18 at Catawba |
| 7 | Regis | 6-0 | 7 | 3/29 vs. NYIT |
| 8 | Limestone | 7-1 | 9 | 3/22 at Mt. Olive |
| 9 | Assumption | 5-0 | 12 | 3/19 at No. 13 Bentley |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 6-1 | 11 | 3/22 vs. Davenport |
| 11 | St. Leo | 8-0 | 15 | 3/19 vs. Belmont Abbey |
| 12 | Colorado Mesa | 5-1 | 14 | 3/18 at Tiffin |
| 13 | Bentley | 3-0 | 16 | 3/19 vs. No. 9 Assumption |
| 14 | East Stroudsburg | 4-2 | 18 | 3/19 at Millersville |
| 15 | LIU Post | 4-2 | 8 | 3/20 at Molloy |
| 16 | Mercy | 4-2 | 13 | 3/20 at Georgian Court |
| 17 | Bloomsburg | 4-1 | NR | 3/19 at Shippensburg |
| 18 | New Haven | 4-1 | NR | 3/20 at No. 2 Adelphi |
| 19 | Tampa | 6-2 | 19 | 3/27 vs. No. 5 Florida Southern |
| 20 | Grand Valley State | 5-2 | 20 | 3/22 at Ashland |
Also considered: Mercyhurst, Mount Olive, NYIT, Roberts Wesleyan, Stonehill
Nike/US Lacrosse Rankings
Division I Men | Division I Women
Division II Men | Division II Women
Division III Men | Division III Women
HOT
East Stroudsburg (+4)
A 2-2 start, including a home loss to Pace, dropped the Warriors out of their preseason top 10 position, but the climb back up has begun. ESU’s 15-12 win over previously No. 8 LIU Post helped the Warriors make one of the biggest jumps of the week. Four goals and four assists from Hana Cicerelle fueled the upset over LIU Post.
St. Leo (+4)
The Lions continue to add to the best start in program history, moving to 8-0 with a lopsided win over Young Harris. St. Leo has three more non-conference tests this week before beginning Sunshine State Conference play on March 30.
NOT
LIU Post (-7)
The Pioneers were outscored 4-1 over the final 14 minutes of their loss at East Stroudsburg, dropping their second straight. The four-time defending ECC champs move into league play with games against Molloy and St. Thomas Aquinas this week.
NEW
Bloomsburg
The Huskies posted their best win of the early season Saturday, using a strong second half to defeat former No. 10 Mercyhurst, 12-8, on the road. Grace Kelleher scored a career-high seven goals to fuel BU’s first victory over their PSAC rivals since 2012.
New Haven
The Chargers extended their winning streak to four games with Saturday’s 16-5 neutral site victory over Bridgeport. New Haven built an 11-1 halftime lead and dominated possession by claiming 17 of 22 draws. Eleven of the team’s final 12 games are against NE-10 foes, beginning with Wednesday’s visit to No. 2 Adelphi.
OUT
Mercyhurst (formerly No. 10)
The Lakers lost their second straight at home Saturday, falling to Bloomsburg in their PSAC opener. A four-game road stretch begins Tuesday at IUP.
Pace (formerly No. 17)
The Pacers faced an early 4-1 deficit against Merrimack and never recovered in a 10-6 road loss Saturday. Beginning Thursday, Pace faces the toughest line-up any team has played this year, with consecutive games against No. 4 West Chester, No. 1 Le Moyne, and No. 2 Adelphi over a seven-day period.