HOT
York (+3)
The Spartans Wednesday handed then-No. 4 Trinity its first loss, 16-15 in double overtime, after trailing early, 8-1. Melissa Meehling buried the game-winner on a free-position shot with 1:52 on the clock. Meghan Fox scored eight goals to lead York, which avoided a letdown Friday by handling Oswego on the road, 13-6. The Spartans have another brutal week, hosting No. 2 Gettysburg Wednesday before opening CAC play Saturday at No. 3 Salisbury.
NOT
Colby (-5)
A home loss to then-No. 6 Tufts sent the Mules tumbling to a 1-3 start. They can get back on track this week with two of three at home.
IN
Bowdoin
The Polar Bears enter at No. 14, and their only blemish opposite five wins remains a road loss at NESCAC rival and then-No. 15 Amherst. Bowdoin since has won three straight, including an 18-8 dismantling of then-No. 13 Hamilton.
Bridgewater
The Eagles debut at No. 19 as they've started 5-0, pitching two 20-0 shutouts along the way. Navigating the ODAC will present challenges, but Bridgewater plays five straight at home after Saturday's league opener at Lynchburg.
OUT
Catholic
A tough stretch has followed the Cardinals' 3-1 start, as they've lost their last three games. Wednesday at Tierney Field, they led then-No. 11 Cortland 6-3 early in the second half and were tied at 7 before succumbing in stunning fashion, 16-8. Catholic has another midweek test away from our nation's capital, traveling to No. 16 F&M Wednesday.
Hamilton
The Cardinals struggled last week in Florida, dropping a 15-11 decision to then-No. 16 Geneseo Tuesday before being handled by Bowdoin Thursday, 18-8.