Florida Club Rises, Northeastern Jumps in WCLA Division I Top 20
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A 3-0 week for Florida Club that included wins over No. 7 Florida State, No. 19 Auburn and Alabama has moved the Gators one step closer to the top in the newest WCLA Division I Top 20, settling at No. 2 just behind Southeastern Women’s Lacrosse League rival Georgia.
The undefeated Bulldogs maintain their hold on No. 1 after posting wins over Vanderbilt Club and South Carolina.
No. 13 Northeastern made the biggest jump this week, climbing seven spots after defeating defending national champion Boston College Club 17-10 and extending its modest winning streak to three games.
Meanwhile, BC Club has a good chance to strengthen its resume over the next 10 days with games at No. 2 Florida Club and No. 7 Florida State, and a home contest against No. 1 Georgia.
Out west, No. 3 Utah posted a convincing 20-9 victory over Utah State, and No. 15 San Diego State Club enjoyed a good week with two wins, including a 19-9 victory over Grand Canyon.
Key games this week include Georgia against Clemson Club, No. 10 Michigan Club at No. 13 Northeastern, and No. 5 Utah at No. 12 BYU. Other ranked teams returning to action this week include No. 4 Virginia Club, No. 5 Utah Valley, No. 8 Pitt Club and No. 9 Virginia Tech Club.
Rank | Team | W-L | Prev |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 10-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Florida Club | 12-0 | 3 |
| 3 | Utah | 6-1 | 4 |
| 4 | Virginia Club | 4-2 | 2 |
| 5 | Utah Valley | 5-1 | 5 |
| 6 | UCLA | 9-1 | 6 |
| 7 | Florida State | 9-1 | 7 |
| 8 | Pitt Club | 3-1 | 9 |
| 9 | Virginia Tech Club | 3-4 | 8 |
| 10 | Michigan Club | 2-2 | 11 |
| 11 | Notre Dame Club | 7-4 | 10 |
| 12 | BYU | 5-4 | 12 |
| 13 | Northeastern | 4-2 | 20 |
| 14 | Colorado Club | 6-3 | 14 |
| 15 | San Diego State Club | 9-2 | 16 |
| 16 | Penn State Club | 3-1 | 19 |
| 17 | Arizona State Club | 5-7 | 15 |
| 18 | Boston College Club | 3-2 | 13 |
| 19 | Auburn | 7-6 | 17 |
| 20 | Delaware | 2-2 | RV |
Also receiving votes: Clemson Club, Washington, Vanderbilt Club, Texas A&M, UConn Club, Grand Canyon, Central Florida, Michigan State
Paul Ohanian has worked at USA Lacrosse since 2006 and is currently the senior manager of program content. Prior to joining USA Lacrosse, he served as SID at a Division III school with a strong lacrosse tradition and learned to appreciate the commitment and passion that athletes at all levels bring to the game.
