Photo by Zoe Davis, courtesy of Boston College Athletics.
Boston College Retains No. 1 Spot, UNC Rises in Week 2
Boston College remains at the top of the IWLCA Coaches Poll in Division I after defeating Northwestern 13-9 in a national championship rematch on Saturday. Northwestern drops to No. 3 in this week's rankings.
North Carolina climbs to No. 2 following a 14-9 victory over No. 5 Florida.
Syracuse makes a significant move, rising two spots to No. 4 after a strong road win against Maryland.
Other notable shifts include Yale, which jumps to No. 6 after upsetting No. 4 Michigan. Michigan slips to No. 8.
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 |
Boston College |
1 |
2 |
North Carolina |
3 |
3 |
Northwestern |
2 |
4 |
Syracuse |
6 |
5 |
Florida |
5 |
6 |
Yale |
9 |
7 |
Virginia |
8 |
8 |
Michigan |
4 |
9 |
Maryland |
7 |
10 |
Johns Hopkins |
10 |
11 |
Notre Dame |
11 |
12 |
Pennsylvania |
12 |
13 |
Loyola |
14 |
14 |
Stanford |
15 |
15 |
Stony Brook |
13 |
16 |
Princeton |
17 |
17 |
Navy |
16 |
18 |
James Madison |
18 |
19 |
Clemson |
20 |
20 |
Richmond |
19 |
21 |
Duke |
25 |
22 |
UConn |
NR |
23 |
Southern California |
24 |
24 |
Ohio State |
NR |
25 |
Colorado |
21 |
RV |
Army West Point, Denver |