HOT
Queens (N.C.) (+6)
The only blemish on the schedule for Queens is a one-goal loss to No. 2 Limestone, which is the best case scenario for a setback. Now with a six-goal win over then-No. 4 Belmont Abbey — in addition to a victory over Mount Olive earlier this season — this team is worthy of the No. 12 spot in this week’s rankings. It doesn’t play another ranked team until the last game of the regular season.
LIU Post (+3)
The Pioneers responded from the loss to Pace with arguably the result of the season — a 17-16 overtime victory over No. 1 Merrimack. LIU Post also owns a win over Saint Anselm this season.
NOT
Merrimack (-6)
It was a tight battle with LIU Post, but the defending champions slide to No. 7 this week after falling victim to William Snelders. A matchup with Le Moyne awaits on March 23, with a road trip to Saint Rose sandwiched in between.
Tampa (-4)
Losers of three of their past four games, the Spartans are in jeopardy of falling out of the rankings altogether. An early-season victory over Florida Southern may have given Tampa the edge for now. Belmont Abbey, Adelphi, Assumption and Lindenwood have now taken down Tampa.
NEW
Rockhurst
Emerging from a group with little separation, Rockhurst is 4-1 with the lone loss coming in overtime to Belmont Abbey. A matchup with Limestone is a huge test today, but Rockhurst is deserving of a spot in the rankings for this week.
OUT
Florida Southern
The Mocs drop out of this week’s rankings after two losses last week. They fell in overtime to Wingate on Wednesday and lost at Mount Olive 12-8 on Saturday. Florida Southern will welcome Lynn coming up this weekend.