HOT
Queens (N.C.) (+5)
The Royals got off to a hot start and held the Mount Olive offense in check throughout. Through three games, the Queens offense ranks second in Division II with 18.5 goals per game.
Limestone (+3)
The Saints are looking like their high-powered offenses of the mid-2010s, pouring in 49 goals in three games. Limestone passed its first challenge with a 12-11 victory over Florida Southern, a game in which it scored the final three goals to come back.
NOT
Mount Olive (-7)
After dispatching Coker and Catawba, Mount Olive ran into a potent Queens offense and lost 16-6. The Trojans got off 35 shots but converted only six of those looks. Mount Olive also committed 24 turnovers.
IN
Bentley (No. 19)
Bentley joins the Top 20 thanks to a loss from Rockhurst and a few stumbles among teams on the outside looking in. The Falcons got their season started with a 13-4 win over Georgian Court and don’t play again until March 6 against St. Michael’s.
OUT
Rockhurst (was No. 20)
After a promising 2-0 start, Rockhurst was dominated by a common opponent in Lindenwood. The Great Lakes Valley Conference foe dropped 20 goals on Rockhurst, highlighted by a 7-0 third quarter.
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