HOT
West Chester (+3)
The Golden Rams have been a consistent member of the ‘Hot’ list this year, and climb again this week after posting three more wins. The Rams recorded a pair of one-goal victories at Queens (N.C.) and Mount Olive, then opened PSAC play with a solid 12-6 win at then No. 18 Slippery Rock. WCU will play only conference games the rest of the way.
Mercy (+3)
The Mavericks, 6-1 overall, move back into the top ten after rebounding from their only loss of the year – against No. 1 FSC - with a 21-6 win over Thomas Jefferson. Mercy faces a non-conference test at Assumption this week before starting a stretch of eight straight East Coast Conference games.
NOT
New Haven (-4)
The Chargers dropped their first game of the year, losing 16-15 to No. 11 LIU Post in a neutral site game in Florida. New Haven nearly rallied from a five-goal deficit over the final eight minutes but their late rally fell short.
Colorado Mesa (-4)
A five-game winning streak to open the season came to an end with a 17-9 loss at No. 2 Lindenwood on Friday. The Mavericks stayed close with the Lions for much of the first half, but a 10-2 run by Lindenwood during a 25-minute stretch broke the game open .
NEW
Millersville
The Marauders move into the top 20 for the first time this year after improving to 5-0 with a 22-12 win over PSAC rival Edinboro. Millersville has dominated weaker opponents during its winning streak, but gets a strong test at No. 15 East Stroudsburg Tuesday.
OUT
Slippery Rock (previously No. 18)
The Rock had its four-game win streak halted with a 12-6 home loss against No. 7 West Chester. The Rams outshot SRU 44-16 and outscored them 7-2 in the second half to break away.