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Madison Taylor's freshman season helped Northwestern win its first national championship in 12 years.
2024 Division I Women's Lacrosse Way Early Rankings
Tue Sep 5 2023 | Kenny DeJohn and Beth Ann Mayer | College
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It’s never too early to talk college lacrosse.
With much of the transfer market settled and the coaching carousel now at a halt, it’s time to take a look ahead to what the 2024 college lacrosse season has in store.
Players across the country have returned to their college campuses awaiting the onset of formal fall ball practices. Renewed hopes of reaching Memorial Day Weekend have blossomed. Before you know it, college lacrosse will be back.
In August, USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors decided to have some fun with our annual Way Early Top 25, broken into five segments. For your convenience, we’ve synthesized that information here.
PHOTO BY JOHN STROHSACKER
ON THE CUSP
WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 25-21
Five teams with Top 20 aspirations that can join the club with a key win or two in February.
PHOTO BY RICH BARNES
POTENTIAL RISERS
WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 20-16
A collection of five teams all in a different stage as a program — but still lethal in their own ways.
PHOTO BY RICH BARNES
B1G DREAMERS
WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 15-11
Five teams — including three from the Big Ten — that are entirely capable of making noise in the postseason.
PHOTO BY RICH BARNES
Kasey Choma and Notre Dame were the only unseeded team in last year's NCAA quarterfinal round.
PHOTO BY JOHN STROHSACKER
PERENNIAL CHALLENGERS
WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 10-6
Five teams always in the conversation come the NCAA tournament.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
THE FAVORITES
WAY EARLY WOMEN’S 5-1
Five teams built for a championship run.
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