Ladies’s lacrosse high 10 discuss: Week 12

[ad_1] The NCAA Match is simply 9 days away, and there have been loads of thrilling matchups as of late within the midst of convention event season. In the meantime, 5 groups shifted from final week within the IWLCA coaches ballot, whereas 5 stood pat. Let’s try the outcomes.

NOTE: All rankings referenced on this article are from this week’s ballot.

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1. North Carolina (16-1, 10-0 ACC) Motion: none

Final Week: 15-11 win over No. 19 Duke (ACC Match quarterfinal), 19-9 win over No. 7 Syracuse (ACC Match semifinal), 12-8 win over No. 6 Stanford (ACC Match ultimate)

This Week: none

As anticipated, the Tar Heels are ACC Match champions, coasting via all three of their opponents en path to the title. Towards Duke, Darcy Felter stepped up with 5 objective tallies alongside Chloe Humphrey’s 4, and UNC secured a 20-7 draw management edge, with 5 completely different gamers profitable a number of attracts. 5 extra targets from Humphrey and 4 from Addison Pattillo boosted North Carolina to an enormous semifinal win over Syracuse, and the aforementioned duo introduced the Tar Heels their championship in opposition to Stanford with 4 and three targets, respectively, alongside a hat trick from Kate Levy as properly. UNC is a lock to be one of many three NCAA Match groups with a first-round bye, and it might have the highest general seed when the bracket is about.

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2. Northwestern (15-3, 7-1 B1G) Motion: none

Final Week: 10-7 win over No. 8 Michigan (Massive Ten Match semifinal), 8-7 OT win over No. 3 Maryland (Massive Ten Match ultimate)

This Week: none

For the fourth straight season, the Wildcats are Massive Ten Match champions, however they received each video games by comparatively skinny margins. Northwestern and Michigan have been all sq. at six late within the third quarter earlier than 4 unanswered targets put the semifinal away for the ‘Cats. Then, NU received a thriller in opposition to Maryland, throwing away a 5-1 lead earlier than Annabel Little one’s buzzer-beating additional time objective gave the Wildcats an 8-7 victory with one second remaining within the further interval. Northwestern will seemingly be a minimum of the No. 2 seed within the NCAA Match, giving it the second of three byes (and the uncommon alternative to host each single considered one of its event video games on condition that the Last 4 is in Evanston this 12 months).

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3. Maryland (16-3, 6-2 B1G) Motion: up one spot

Final Week: 10-9 win over Ohio State (Massive Ten Match quarterfinal), 15-14 OT win over No. 5 Johns Hopkins (Massive Ten Match semifinal), 8-7 loss to No. 2 Northwestern (Massive Ten Match ultimate)

This Week: none

It was a weekend of coronary heart assaults for Maryland followers, who noticed their Terrapins barely scrape by a scrappy Buckeyes squad earlier than pulling off a signature win in opposition to the Blue Jays. Keeley Block scored the game-winner in opposition to Johns Hopkins with 1:10 to go in additional time, and he or she had a hat trick alongside Lauren LaPointe and Kori Edmondson within the semifinal contest. Then, the Terps misplaced a heartbreaker to Northwestern, as JJ Suriano’s 12-save, eight-goal efficiency in some way wasn’t sufficient in opposition to a historic 18-save, seven-goal efficiency from NU’s Jenika Cuocco. Regardless of the frustration on Sunday, Maryland appears well-positioned to safe the ultimate of three first-round byes within the NCAA Match.

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4. Florida (14-2, 5-0 Massive 12) Motion: down one spot

Final Week: 19-6 win over UC Davis

This Week: Massive 12 Match (semifinal vs. UC Davis)

The Gators destroyed UC Davis over the weekend, going up 11-1 at halftime and profitable huge general because of a nine-goal second quarter and four-plus objective performances from Frannie Hahn, Kaitlyn Davies and Ava Kristynik. This season, Florida has confirmed itself to be the dominant performer within the Massive 12. Subsequent, it'll search to roll via its convention event, starting with a rematch in opposition to the Aggies.

5. Johns Hopkins (14-4, 6-2 B1G) Motion: none

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Final Week: 14-9 win over No. 21 Rutgers (Massive Ten Match quarterfinal, 15-14 OT loss to No. 3 Maryland (Massive Ten Match semifinal)

This Week: none

The Blue Jays practically made a run to their convention event championship sport, however the mighty Terrapins in the end stood in the way in which. First, although, Johns Hopkins dispatched Rutgers with ease, taking a 9-2 lead at halftime and profitable behind 5 multi-goal performances and a four-goal day from Taylor Hoss. Towards Maryland, a 7-1 second-quarter deficit proved pricey, and the Blue Jays misplaced regardless of a five-goal sport from Lacey Downey and hat tips from Ava Angello and Paige Willard. Nonetheless, with high quality wins on its schedule, Johns Hopkins could possibly be able to make some noise within the NCAA Match.

6. Stanford (15-4, 8-2 ACC) Motion: up 5 spots

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Final Week: 14-7 win over No. 12 Boston Faculty (ACC Match quarterfinal), 13-12 win over No. 10 Clemson (ACC Match semifinal), 12-8 loss to No. 1 North Carolina (ACC Match ultimate)

This Week: none

The Cardinal vaulted again into the highest 10 with a powerful stretch of convention event video games. Towards Boston Faculty, Stanford dominated regardless of getting crushed 17-5 within the draw management battle, forcing 17 BC turnovers and profiting from a poor day from Eagles’ goalkeeper Shea Dolce, who saved six photographs whereas permitting 14 targets. Then, the Cardinal escaped in opposition to Clemson earlier than falling to top-ranked UNC, with their efforts in opposition to the Tigers being highlighted by three comeback targets within the ultimate three minutes. After some struggles as of late, it seems Stanford has gotten again heading in the right direction, gaining some much-needed momentum getting into the event.

7. Syracuse (13-5, 7-3 ACC) Motion: down one spot

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Final Week: 11-9 win over No. 22 Virginia (ACC Match quarterfinal), 19-9 loss to No. 1 North Carolina (ACC Match semifinal)

This Week: none

The Orange’s usually stellar protection fell aside in opposition to the Tar Heels, nevertheless it stood sturdy in opposition to Virginia, permitting Syracuse to come back away with a detailed win. Emma Muchnick’s 4 targets and Molly Guzik’s hat trick helped gas the Orange in opposition to the Cavaliers, however UNC proved to be an excessive amount of to beat, as Syracuse fell behind 8-3 after the primary quarter and 12-4 at halftime. Nonetheless, the Orange have confronted practically each high group beneath the solar, giving them loads of battle scars heading into the NCAA Match.

T8. Michigan (12-6, 5-3 B1G) Motion: none

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Final Week: 13-12 win over No. 18 Penn State (Massive Ten Match quarterfinal), 10-7 loss to Northwestern (Massive Ten Match semifinal)

This Week: none

Michigan maintained its rating because of an escape in opposition to the Nittany Lions, one the place the Wolverines wanted to carry onto their one-goal margin for the sport’s ultimate 3:43 to safe a victory. Michigan’s 19-8 draw-control dominance was the story of the quarterfinal, however the Wolverines couldn’t replicate the identical efficiency in opposition to Northwestern, dropping 10-9 within the circle and permitting 4 unanswered targets after a 6-6 rating impasse within the third quarter. Up subsequent, Michigan will await its NCAA Match seeding, hoping to tug off some upsets en path to a deep run.

T8. Navy (16-1, 8-1 Patriot League Motion: down one spot

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Final Week: 18-5 win over American

This Week: Patriot League Match (semifinal vs. Bucknell)

Navy’s common season options only one blemish, and it capped issues off with a blowout win over American, who solely trailed 6-3 at halftime however obtained destroyed within the third and fourth quarters. Alyssa Chung scored six targets for Navy in that contest, bringing her whole to 62 on the 12 months already. Subsequent up, Navy will search to win the Patriot League Match, though a possible finals matchup in opposition to Loyola Maryland or Military may pose some hassle.

10. Clemson (14-5, 7-3 ACC) Motion: none

Final Week: 12-9 win over No. 16 Notre Dame (ACC Match quarterfinal), 13-12 loss to No. 6 Stanford (ACC Match semifinal)

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This Week: none

The Tigers snagged an enormous win over the Combating Irish, driving a 5-1 third-quarter scoring benefit and capitalizing on 22 Notre Dame turnovers to safe victory. Then, in opposition to Stanford, Clemson held a 12-10 lead with beneath three minutes to play however squandered it, dropping regardless of a four-goal efficiency from Aubrie Eisfeld and a hat trick from Emma Penczek. Now, the Tigers will flip to the NCAA Match, looking for to construct some momentum after a troublesome ACC schedule this season.