Photo by Will Costello, courtesy of Middlebury Athletics.
Unbeaten Panthers Continue Dominance in Division III
Middlebury continues its dominance in Division III, securing the top spot and remaining unbeaten in Week 5. Under the direction of Kate Livesay, the Panthers’ win streak dates back to May 8, 2022, as they have not dropped a game since.
Tufts, Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg and William Smith round out the Top 5, respectively.
Salisbury slips to No. 7 after falling to No. 6 Gettysburg in an overtime thriller on Saturday.
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 |
Middlebury |
1 |
|
2 |
Tufts |
2 |
|
3 |
Franklin & Marshall |
3 |
|
4 |
Gettysburg |
6 |
|
5 |
William Smith |
5 |
|
6 |
Colby |
7 |
|
7 |
Salisbury |
4 |
|
8 |
Wesleyan |
9 |
|
9 |
Pomona-Pitzer |
10 |
|
10 |
Washington and Lee |
8 |
|
11 |
York |
16 |
|
12 |
TCNJ |
13 |
|
13 |
Babson |
14 |
|
14 |
Roanoke |
12 |
|
15 |
Trinity |
15 |
|
16 |
Ithaca |
11 |
|
17 |
Amherst |
18 |
|
18 |
Denison |
19 |
|
19 |
Colorado College |
17 |
|
20 |
Stevens Institute of Technology |
20 |
|
21 |
Chicago |
24 |
|
22 |
Christopher Newport |
22 |
|
23 |
Messiah |
23 |
|
24 |
St. John Fisher |
25 |
|
25 |
MIT |
21 |