With limited games by ranked teams in the past week, there were minimal changes in the newest WCLA (Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates) Division I and II coaches polls, released today.
Michigan Club and Denver Club maintained their No. 1 positions. Michigan, which has not played since February 18, does not return to action until March 24. Denver Club recorded an 18-1 win over Colorado School of Mines in its only contest.
Colorado Club and Cal Poly were the biggest movers in this week’s Division I poll, climbing three spots each after registering wins against ranked opponents. Colorado moved into a tie at No. 3 following its 10-6 win over No. 10 Colorado State, while Cal Poly climbed to No. 5 after defeating No. 9 UCLA, 14-13.
In total, six of the top eight teams in Division I and nine of the top 10 in Division II were idle this past week. Despite being among those that played no games, Providence jumped three spots to No. 7 in the Division II poll.
There were no newcomers in the Division I ranking, while No. 13 St. Thomas, No. 19 Cortland Club, and No. 20 Dayton joined the Division II ranking for the first time this season.
The WCLA features 82 Division I teams and 149 Division II teams that compete under the US Lacrosse umbrella. The 2018 season will conclude with the US Lacrosse WCLA D-I and D-II national championships in Round Rock, Texas, May 9-12.
WCLA Division 1 National Top 20
March 14, 2018 |
Record |
Points |
Previous |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan Club | 4-0 | 159 | 1 |
| 2 | Georgia | 7-1 | 145 | 2 |
| 3t | Brigham Young | 6-1 | 131 | 3 |
| 3t | Colorado Club | 9-2 | 131 | 6 |
| 5 | Cal Poly | 7-2 | 112 | 8 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | 5-2 | 111 | 4t |
| 7 | Delaware Club | 5-0 | 107 | 4t |
| 8 | Virginia Club | 3-1 | 99 | 10 |
| 9 | UCLA | 6-4 | 92 | 7 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 4-3 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | North Carolina Club | 4-1 | 76 | 11 |
| 12 | Central Florida | 5-1 | 66 | 13t |
| 13 | Duke Club | 5-2 | 64 | 13t |
| 14 | Virginia Tech Club | 2-0 | 62 | 12 |
| 15 | Boston College Club | 2-0 | 44 | 15 |
| 16 | Ohio State Club | 5-0 | 42 | 16 |
| 17 | San Diego State Club | 4-3 | 23 | 20 |
| 18 | Santa Clara | 2-5 | 22 | 18 |
| 19 | St. Mary’s (CA) | 5-2 | 19 | 19 |
| 20 | Clemson | 7-3 | 14 | 17 |
WCLA Division 2 National Top 20
March 14, 2018 |
Record |
Points |
Previous |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | 7-2 | 159 | 1 |
| 2 | Loyola (Md.) Club | 2-1 | 149 | 2 |
| 3t | SMU | 6-2 | 125 | 3 |
| 3t | Air Force | 6-0 | 125 | 5 |
| 5 | Utah State | 2-1 | 124 | 4 |
| 6 | Stanford Club | 6-2 | 119 | 6 |
| 7 | Providence | 2-0 | 108 | 10 |
| 8 | St. Benedict | 3-1 | 96 | 7 |
| 9 | Oakland | 3-0 | 75 | 9 |
| 10 | Cal State San Marcos | 7-1 | 69 | 8 |
| 11 | Texas State | 5-1 | 67 | 11 |
| 12 | High Point Club | 4-1 | 54 | 15 |
| 13 | St. Thomas | 1-0 | 51 | NR |
| 14t | Coastal Carolina Club | 3-0 | 49 | 14 |
| 14t | Vermont | 1-1 | 49 | 13 |
| 16t | UC San Diego | 7-2 | 44 | 12 |
| 16t | Chico State | 5-3 | 44 | 16 |
| 18 | Grand Valley Club | 2-1 | 33 | 17 |
| 19 | Cortland Club | 2-0 | 23 | NR |
| 20 | Dayton | 4-1 | 19 | NR |