HOT
Indianapolis (+3)
As a rising program, the Greyhounds have reached a number of new milestones recently. Last year’s 6-0 start was the best in the team’s history. This week, UIndy notched its first-ever win over a top-five opponent, taking down Queens as senior Abigail Lagos led the way with seven goals. And on the heels of that win, Indianapolis has claimed the highest ranking in its six-year history, climbing to No. 2 this week.
Limestone (+2)
The Saints have a new conference home in the South Atlantic Conference, but that hasn’t slowed them down. Limestone stands 3-0 on the young season, including wins over SAC foes Mars Hills and Wingate. The upcoming schedule also looks favorable, with no ranked teams looming, meaning the Saints could still be unbeaten by the time they reach their matchup with Queens in early April.
NOT
Queens (-6)
After climbing to No. 1 in the national ranking in the COVID-interrupted 2020 season and starting this season at No. 2, the Royals take a tumble after being outplayed at home by UIndy. A scoring drought of 28 minutes, along with 19 turnovers in the game, contributed to the demise. Queens will try to start its rebound with a visit to Young Harris this week.
Concordia-St. Paul (-4)
After moving into the national rankings for the first time last season, expectations were pretty high for CSP entering the 2021 campaign, with an opening test against UIndy potentially setting the tone for the rest of the schedule. Unfortunately, the Golden Bears were completely dominated in that opener, falling 20-1. CSP did capture its first win with a 13-3 victory over Lewis.