There’s a new number one in the Nike/US Lacrosse Division II Women's Top 20 this week after Adelphi, which owned the top spot for the past eight weeks, lost at No. 3 Le Moyne in a Northeast-10 Conference showdown. Le Moyne snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Panthers by scoring the last two goals of the game to rally for the 5-4 victory, with freshman Sidney Hall netting the game-winner on a free-position shot. Le Moyne, now 14-0, tied its school-record for consecutive wins and is second in this week’s ranking.
Undefeated Lindenwood (17-0) is the new number one after extending its winning streak with two more victories, including a 14-8 win at No. 5 Queen’s. The Lions will get an immediate test as the nation’s top-ranked team, hosting No. 9 Regis on Friday.
No. 11 East Stroudsburg continues to lead the pack in the PSAC after extending its winning streak to eight games. After posting wins over Kutztown and Millersville last week, ESU closes its regular season with games against No. 15 West Chester and No. 18 Indiana (Pa.) this week.
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| 1 | Lindenwood | 17-0 | 2 | 4/28 vs. No. 9 Regis |
| 2 | Le Moyne | 14-0 | 3 | 4/26 at No. 16 Pace |
| 3 | Adelphi | 13-1 | 1 | 4/26 at Franklin Pierce |
| 4 | Florida Southern | 17-2 | 4 | 4/28 vs. Tampa (Sunshine Tournament) |
| 5 | NYIT | 14-1 | 6 | 4/26 vs. Queen’s (N.Y.) |
| 6 | LIU Post | 11-2 | 7 | 4/26 vs. St. Thomas Aquinas |
| 7 | Queen's | 14-3 | 5 | 4/28 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (SAC Tournament) |
| 8 | Florida Tech | 12-2 | 8 | 4/28 vs. No. 12 Rollins (Sunshine Tournament) |
| 9 | Regis | 14-1 | 10 | 4/28 at No. 1 Lindenwood |
| 10 | Limestone | 15-3 | 9 | 4/29 vs. Belmont Abbey (Carolinas Tournament) |
| 11 | East Stroudsburg | 13-2 | 14 | 4/26 at No. 15 West Chester |
| 12 | Rollins | 11-4 | 11 | 4/28 vs. No. 8 Fla. Tech (Sunshine Tournament) |
| 13 | Mercy | 13-2 | 12 | 4/25 at Bridgeport |
| 14 | New Haven | 11-3 | 15 | 4/26 at S. New Hampshire |
| 15 | West Chester | 11-3 | 18 | 4/26 vs. No. 11 East Stroudsburg |
| 16 | Pace | 11-3 | 13 | 4/26 at Stonehill |
| 17 | Molloy | 10-4 | 17 | 4/28 at No. 13 Mercy |
| 18 | Indiana (Pa.) | 10-5 | NR | 4/29 at No. 11 East Stroudsburg |
| 19 | Wingate | 12-4 | 19 | 4/28 vs. Coker (SAC Tournament) |
| 20 | Colorado Mesa | 11-3 | NR | 4/29 at Westminster |
Also considered: Bridgeport, Slippery Rock, Tiffin
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 (+3)
It’s already been a record-setting season for the Warriors, who have set a program record for wins in a season. ESU entered the poll for the first time just three weeks ago and is now knocking on the door of the top ten. With two games remaining in the regular season, the Warriors have already secured their first PSAC Tournament appearance since 2011.
West Chester (+3)
The weekly yo-yo that is the West Chester Rams continues. Last week, WCU was on the “Not” list after sliding six spots. This week, the Rams are back on the “Hot” side after posting two lopsided PSAC wins over Shippensburg and Seton Hill. Despite the ups-and-downs, West Chester is in position to tie for the conference lead when it hosts East Stroudsburg on Wednesday.
NOT
Pace (-3)
Pace continues to contend in the NE-10, but dropped a 17-10 decision against No. 14 New Haven last week. The Setters (11-3) bounced back with a narrow 13-12 win over Franklin Pierce and have already set a new program record for victories in a season.
NEW
Indiana (Pa.)
The Crimson Hawks have won six of their last seven and climbed to second place in the competitive PSAC. IUP has put itself in position to challenge for the league’s regular season crown and faces No. 11 East Stroudsburg Saturday.
Colorado Mesa
The Mavericks have enjoyed a solid season and been among the teams also considered for the Top 20. With wins in eight of their last nine, Mesa now breaks into the poll. All three losses have come against the Rocky Mountain heavyweights, Lindenwood and Regis (twice).
OUT
Mercyhurst
The defending PSAC champs have lost two of their last three games, including a 14-13 overtime loss at IUP last Tuesday. The Lakers rebounded with a win over Bloomsburg Saturday, and can re-establish some momentum with games against Slippery Rock and Lock Haven this week.
Slippery Rock
The Rock started the season with seven straight wins, but has struggled recently against the rest of the PSAC. SRU has lost three of its last five, including a 9-8 loss at Millersville last Saturday.