The top four teams keep piling up the wins as they maintained their positions in the Nike/US Lacrosse Division II Women's Top 20. No. 1 Florida Southern improved to 8-0 overall with four home wins in the past week. The high-scoring Mocs averaged more than 19 goals per game in the four victories, which included a 19-12 win over then-No. 8 Mercy. Meanwhile, No. 2 Lindenwood and No. 3 Adelphi also tallied easy wins over unranked opponents.
No. 4 Le Moyne had the most impressive week among the teams at the top with three wins overall wins, including two against ranked foes. The Dolphins recorded neutral-site victories over Grand Valley State and then-No. 12 Regis, and capped their week with a 12-7 win over then No. 5 LIU Post.
With LIU Post and Mercy falling out of the top 10, Indianapolis and West Chester both moved into the top ten for the first time this year. Similarly, No. 19 St. Leo and No. 20 Pace entered the poll for the first time.
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| 1 | Florida Southern | 8-0 | 1 | 3/14 vs. McKendree |
| 2 | Lindenwood | 7-0 | 2 | 3/12 at Adams State |
| 3 | Adelphi | 3-1 | 3 | 3/14 vs. Franklin Pierce |
| 4 | Le Moyne | 4-0 | 4 | 3/17 at Stonehill |
| 5 | Florida Tech | 7-0 | 6 | 3/13 vs. McKendree |
| 6 | New Haven | 2-0 | 7 | 3/13 vs. No. 12 LIU Post |
| 7 | Limestone | 5-1 | 9 | 3/15 at Queens |
| 8 | Colorado Mesa | 3-0 | 10 | 3/12 at Oklahoma Baptist |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 5-1 | 11 | 3/25 vs. Davenport |
| 10 | West Chester | 3-0 | 13 | 3/12 at Queens |
| 11 | Mercy | 5-1 | 8 | 3/14 at Assumption |
| 12 | LIU Post | 3-2 | 5 | 3/13 vs. No. 6 New Haven |
| 13 | Regis | 4-2 | 12 | 3/18 vs. CSU-Pueblo |
| 14 | Indiana (Pa.) | 2-0 | 15 | 3/15 at Catawba |
| 15 | NYIT | 3-1 | 17 | 3/13 vs. Bentley |
| 16 | East Stroudsburg | 0-1 | 16 | 3/14 at Chestnut Hill |
| 17 | Rollins | 5-2 | 18 | 3/12 vs. Lock Haven |
| 18 | Slippery Rock | 3-0 | 20 | 3/12 at Young Harris |
| 19 | St. Leo | 6-1 | NR | 3/12 vs. American International |
| 20 | Pace | 3-1 | NR | 3/17 vs. Merrimack |
Also considered: Assumption, McKendree, Millersville, Mount Olive, Tampa
Nike/US Lacrosse Rankings
Division I Men | Division I Women
Division II Men | Division II Women
Division III Men | Division III Women
HOT
West Chester (+3)
The Golden Rams continue their ascent, moving into the top 10 for the first time this season. The Rams haven’t faced a strong test yet, but have nevertheless been dominating in their three games to date. A southern swing this week brings games at Queens and Mount Olive, before WCU begins PSAC play at No. 18 Slippery Rock on Saturday.
Limestone (+2)
The Saints have rebounded well from their only loss of the year by winning their last three games by a combined 54-7 score. The most recent win came Saturday, 14-1 over Mercyhurst, which was ranked in the preseason. Caitlyn Nemeth led Limestone with four goals against the visiting Lakers.
NOT
LIU Post (-7)
It was a tough week for the Pioneers, who were ranked fifth last week before suffering back-to-back losses. There’s no shame in losing 12-7 at No. 4 Le Moyne, but that loss was preceded three days earlier by an 18-16 upset at Pace. The Setters outscored Post 4-2 over the final 12 minutes to claim the program’s first-ever win over a top-five opponent.
Mercy (-3)
The Mavericks had their five-game season-opening win streak snapped with a 19-12 loss at No. 1 Florida Southern. The Mocs had nearly a 2-to-1 edge in shots and won 21 of 33 draw controls. Hunter Isnardi had six goals to lead Mercy.
NEW
St. Leo
Despite falling to visiting Assumption last Saturday, St. Leo is off to its best start in program history with a 6-1 record. That run included a new school record for goals in a game in a 24-7 win over Tusculum.
Pace
The Setters are off to a 3-1 win, and followed their upset of then No. 5 LIU Post with a split of two games in Florida. Pace dropped a competitive 15-10 game at No. 6 Florida Tech but rebounded with a lopsided win over Embry-Riddle.
OUT
Queens (previously No. 14)
It’s been a free-fall for Queens, which started the season ranked fifth in the nation. The Royals have had a brutal schedule during their 1-4 start, including games against No. 1 FSC and No. 2 Lindenwood. Queens can start the road back with games against No. 10 West Chester and No. 7 Limestone this week.
Stonehill (previously No. 19)
The Skyhawks were outscored 11-3 in the second half as they fell at home to unranked Merrimack, 18-10.