2024 Division I Women's Lacrosse Way Early Rankings

It’s never too early to talk college lacrosse.

With much of the transfer market settled and the coaching carousel now at a halt, it’s time to take a look ahead to what the 2024 college lacrosse season has in store.

Players across the country have returned to their college campuses awaiting the onset of formal fall ball practices. Renewed hopes of reaching Memorial Day Weekend have blossomed. Before you know it, college lacrosse will be back.

In August, USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors decided to have some fun with our annual Way Early Top 25, broken into five segments. For your convenience, we’ve synthesized that information here.

ON THE CUSP

WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 25-21

Five teams with Top 20 aspirations that can join the club with a key win or two in February.

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POTENTIAL RISERS

WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 20-16

A collection of five teams all in a different stage as a program — but still lethal in their own ways.

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B1G DREAMERS

WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 15-11

Five teams — including three from the Big Ten — that are entirely capable of making noise in the postseason.

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PERENNIAL CHALLENGERS

WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 10-6

Five teams always in the conversation come the NCAA tournament.

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THE FAVORITES

WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 5-1

Five teams built for a championship run.

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