The University of Indianapolis wasted no time shaking up the NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse landscape. The Greyhounds opened their season with a 10–6 victory over then‑No. 1 Tampa, a result that launched UIndy straight to the top of the IWLCA Coaches Poll. The win delivered an early message to the rest of the country: UIndy plans to control the national conversation from week one.
Tampa, which entered the matchup as the preseason favorite, now sits at No. 3. The Spartans still carry championship‑level expectations, but the loss tightened the race at the top and created a new storyline for the early season.
Florida Southern Climbs as Sunshine State Powers Stack the Top Five
Adelphi holds firm at No. 2 and prepares to open its season at Florida Tech, another Sunshine State program gaining momentum. Florida Southern rises to No. 4, giving Florida two teams inside the top four and three inside the top five when including Tampa.
West Chester rounds out the Top 5, keeping the Golden Rams firmly in the national title picture.
Florida Southern’s position reflects the program’s consistency. The Moccasins continue to recruit elite talent, and their early‑season form suggests another deep postseason run.
Flagler Breaks Into the Top 10 With a Perfect Start
Flagler delivered one of the week’s biggest jumps, climbing to No. 8 after a 4–0 start. The Saints look sharp, disciplined, and confident, and their rise signals a potential breakthrough season. Their early surge adds another competitive layer to a poll already packed with established contenders.
Embry‑Riddle, Lynn, and Saint Leo also hold strong positions, giving the South Region one of its deepest early‑season showings in years.
Florida Tech, Rollins, and Lander Make Key Moves
Florida Tech climbs to No. 21 after showing strong early form. Rollins moves up to No. 17, while Lander rounds out the Top 25 after slipping from No. 20. Each program has the talent to climb higher as the season unfolds.
The poll features 25 teams, all voted on by coaches across the country. With weekly updates scheduled every Monday, the rankings will continue to shift as early‑season matchups test depth, conditioning, and championship potential.
