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West Chester Today
By the People, for the People
Florida, Navy Make Gains in USA Lacrosse Division I Women's Top 20
Two new teams crack the top three in the Division II rankings.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The USA Lacrosse Division I Women's Top 20 rankings saw some significant changes this week, with Maryville and Flagler moving up to the second and third spots, respectively. Slippery Rock also made a big jump after defeating previously ranked West Chester. The top-ranked team, Florida Southern, and No. 4 UIndy maintained their positions.
Why it matters
The USA Lacrosse Division I Women's Top 20 rankings are an important indicator of the top teams in college lacrosse. Changes in the rankings can signal shifts in the competitive landscape and provide insights into which programs are on the rise.
The details
Maryville and Flagler both stayed undefeated last week, allowing them to move up in the rankings. Meanwhile, losses by Adelphi and West Chester opened the door for the two teams to claim the second and third spots. Slippery Rock also made a big jump, coming back from a 11-9 deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat West Chester 13-12, with Grace Rotter scoring the game-winning goal.
- The rankings were updated on February 24, 2026.
The players
Florida Southern
The top-ranked team in the Division I Women's Top 20.
Maryville
The new No. 2 team in the rankings after moving up from a lower position.
Flagler
The new No. 3 team in the rankings after also moving up from a lower position.
UIndy
The No. 4 team in the rankings, maintaining its position.
Slippery Rock
The team that made a big jump in the rankings after defeating previously ranked West Chester.
Grace Rotter
The Slippery Rock player who scored the game-winning goal against West Chester.
West Chester
The team that dropped in the rankings after losing to Slippery Rock.
The takeaway
The changes in the USA Lacrosse Division I Women's Top 20 rankings highlight the competitive nature of college lacrosse and the ability of teams to make significant moves up and down the rankings based on their performance on the field.
