Tampa Claims Top Spot in IWLCA Poll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – Tampa claims the No. 1 spot this week after closing out the regular season with a dominant 23-9 road win over Palm Beach Atlantic. The Spartans finish with a 15-1 overall record and will begin their Sunshine State Conference title defense when postseason play starts this Thursday.
West Chester remains steady at No. 2 with two PSAC matchups left in the regular season.
Florida Southern, Embry-Riddle (FL), and Maryville (MO) round out the Top 5, ranked third through fifth, respectively.
In total, 25 teams are represented in the poll, with voters—representing college coaches from across the nation—reflecting on the latest developments in women's lacrosse. The rankings are based on weekly performances, with the poll set to be released each Monday throughout the season.
|
Rank |
Institution |
Last Poll |
|
1 |
Tampa |
1 |
|
2 |
West Chester |
2 |
|
3 |
Florida Southern |
3 |
|
4 |
Embry-Riddle (FL) |
4 |
|
5 |
Maryville (MO) |
5 |
|
6 |
Saint Leo |
8 |
|
7 |
Lynn |
6 |
|
8 |
UIndy |
7 |
|
9 |
Pace |
9 |
|
10 |
Adelphi |
10 |
|
11 |
Flagler |
11 |
|
12 |
East Stroudsburg |
13 |
|
13 |
Slippery Rock |
12 |
|
14 |
Regis (CO) |
15 |
|
15 |
Wingate |
16 |
|
16 |
New Haven |
17 |
|
17 |
Kutztown |
14 |
|
18 |
Seton Hill |
19 |
|
19 |
Rollins |
18 |
|
20 |
Bentley |
20 |
|
21 |
Florida Tech |
21 |
|
22 |
Lander |
22 |
|
23 |
Grand Valley State |
23 |
|
24 |
Dominican (NY) |
24 |
|
25 |
Mercy |
25 |
|
RV |
Limestone |
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