3-0 in OT, Hopkins Now No. 10 in D-I Women's Top 20

March 17, 2025

USA Lacrosse Magazine Staff

John Strohsacker

Just when you think Johns Hopkins can’t possibly do it again, the Blue Jays do it again.

The Jays improved to 3-0 in overtime games and boosted their resume last week with wins over Syracuse and USC. As a result, they moved up four spots to No. 10 in this week’s USA Lacrosse Division I Women’s Top 20.

Five of Hopkins’ eight games have been decided by one goal, and the Jays are 4-1 in those affairs — the only loss coming in the season opener, 12-11 to Florida. MK Lescault delivered the latest game-winning goal to down Syracuse 14-13 in the Dome.

Stanford is another notable mover this week after a nail-biter of a 11-10 win over Yale. The Bulldogs, who entered No. 4 and undefeated, fall back to No. 6 while Stanford takes their place at No. 4.

Maryland, winners of five straight, is sandwiched between them at No. 5.

Continue below to see the entire Top 20, which is compiled by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors.

USA LACROSSE DIVISION I
WOMEN'S TOP 20

Rank	Team	W-L	Prev
1	Boston College	10-0	1
2	North Carolina	8-0	2
3	Northwestern	6-1	3
4	Stanford	8-1	7
5	Maryland	6-1	6
6	Yale	7-1	4
7	Syracuse	5-4	5
8	James Madison	5-2	8
9	Florida	6-2	9
10	Johns Hopkins	6-2	14
11	Princeton	6-1	10
12	Virginia	5-3	16
13	Duke	6-3	12
14	Michigan	5-3	15
15	Penn	4-2	17
16	Loyola	5-4	13
17	Ohio State	8-0	18
18	Clemson	6-3	11
19	Denver	5-3	20
20	Rutgers	5-3	19
Also considered (alphabetical order)
AC	Cornell	5-2	AC
AC	Navy	6-3	AC
AC	Notre Dame	5-4	AC
AC	Stony Brook	4-2	AC
AC	UConn	5-3	AC
AC	USC	7-2	AC

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