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Detroit Mercy's RPI is 115 out of 118 D1 teams, it is simply a fact. As for Notre Dame's schedule, I made this post earlier this year and Detroit Mercy was not on Notre Dame's schedule. So while I am sure it is an official game, it was added well into the season from everything I can see.

2/23/2022 Post
I think Notre Dame is in a much more difficult spot, I could see them easing the schedule in the future. Notre Dame will have to win 4 of their toss up games or upset Syracuse, UNC and/or BC. I do not see them making the NCAAs this season.

PROJECTED LOSSES
Michigan (L)
Vanderbilt (L)
Northwestern (L)
Syracuse
UNC
BC

PROJECTED WINS
Central Michigan (W)
Pitt
Louisville
Marquette

TOSS UPS
Jacksonville
Duke
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Yale

Nice day for the PAC12, USC takes down Michigan and Arizona State takes down Rutgers, both on the road.

Mid-Season IL Top 15 Freshmen. Very Impressive, Congratulations to all!


Ashley Humphrey, A, Stanford

If any team was going to start a ton of freshmen this season, Stanford was an easy bet. Inside Lacrosse ranked the Cardinal’s incoming class No. 1 in the nation. Humphrey, who redshirted last year, is considered part of that group. She has shown no signs of rust in her first season of competition since her junior year in high school in 2019. Humphrey leads Stanford in points (69) and assists (20) and the nation in assists per game (4.45). She is also second in points per game at 6.27.



Brooklyn Walker-Welch, D, North Carolina

With Boston College within one, the ball in Charlotte North’s stick and 25 seconds left, Brooklyn Walker-Welch caused a turnover that sealed UNC’s win and put them atop the national rankings. It was a senior-style play from a freshman who has carried a heavy load for a Tar Heel defense that had big cleats to fill heading into the season after the graduations of Caroline Wakefield and Catie Woodruff. Add in an injury to Emma Trenchard, and many teams would take a step back — but not a UNC team with depth for days. Having All-American and 2021 Tewaaraton finalist Taylor Moreno in net is, of course, a large part of the Heels’ success, but Walker-Welch’s smart and aggressive play has been instrumental. Walker-Welch ranks second on the team in caused turnovers (11) and has helped UNC limit opponents to an average of 8.82 goals per game, the sixth-fewest in the country.




Rachel Clark, A, Virginia

Entering fallball, defense appeared to be the area of the field where new Cavs had the best shot at getting immediate playing time. UVA returned top scorers from 2021 in Ashlyn McGovern and Lillie Kloak. But an injury to Kloak left a gap, and Rachel Clark has filled it. She leads the Cavs in goals (42) and points (50) and is first among DI freshmen in goals per game (3.50).



Emma LoPinto, A, Florida

Emma LoPinto arrived in Gainesville as Inside Lacrosse’s top incoming attacker, and she’s lived up to her advanced billing in the first half of her freshman year. She’s teamed up with fellow Long Island native and sophomore Danielle Pavinelli to lead a Florida offense that will likely be nearly unstoppable over the next several years. The multi-hammerhead offensive player, who won a state championship at Manhasset High School on Long Island, leads the Gators in assists (20) and is second in points (48) and is third among DI freshmen in assists per game (1.91). She shined bright in Florida’s win over Syracuse, posting six points on two goals and four assists.



Georgia Latch, A, Loyola

Georgia Latch has done a masterful job playing quarterback for the Loyola offense. The rookie from Melbourne, Australia, has a team-high 17 assists and has allowed Livy Rosenzweig, who tallied 33 goals and 50 helpers last season, to take on more of a scoring role. Latch excelled in Loyola’s loss to Syracuse, dishing four assists in the one-goal loss and has helped the Greyhounds stay in the top 10 nationally at 9-1 overall.




Annabelle Frist, M, Stanford

A true freshman, Annabel Frist has stood out on both ends of the field. She leads the team in goals (29) and is third among freshmen nationally in goals per game (2.90). Frist has also corralled a team-high 42 draws and caused 12 turnovers.



Emelia Bohi, G, Denver

It’s hard to believe that Emelia Bohi, the anchor of the top-ranked scoring defense in the land, is only in her fourth year playing lacrosse. The one-time soccer goalie picked up a stick in high school but is beginning to play with veteran-like confidence, unafraid to take risks in net. Bohi is second in DI in goals-against average (7.19) and is stopping shots at a .431 clip.




McKenzie Blake, M, Princeton

Princeton took the field in February for the first time since 2020, and the Tigers returned a veteran-heavy lineup of players who took a leave of absence in 2021 to extend their eligibility. But McKenzie Blake earned a starting spot and has proved why ever since. The rookie middie is second on the team in groundballs (16) and second in points (22) and goals (17). Also a threat on the defensive end, Blake has caused seven turnovers. Her best performance of the season came against USC, when she found the back of the cage five times in the Tigers’ 18-13 win.



Isabelle Vitale, A, USC

Isabelle Vitale is fifth among DI freshman in assists per game (1.89). Except for Stanford’s Humphrey, who leads the nation in the category, and Florida’s LoPinto, Vitale plays on a team with a stronger schedule (the others are Siena’s Grace Dobrynski and American’s Maddy Spratt). Vitale leads USC in assists (17) and is second in points (38).



Natalie Calandra-Ryan, A, Youngstown State

A dark horse for freshman of the year, Natalie Calandra-Ryan’s career at Youngstown State has gotten off to a strong start. The Auburn, N.Y., native is second in the country among freshmen in goals per game (3.36). Calandra-Ryan paces Youngstown State with 38 goals and 52 points. She broke a school record by posting eight goals and 12 points, including scoring the game-winner, in YSU’s comeback 21-20 win over Kent State.




Colleen Quinn, A, Richmond

Colleen Quinn is establishing herself as a formidable offensive threat for the Spiders. She’s second on the team in assists (13) and third in points (30). Quinn was a bright spot in Richmond’s loss to in-state rival Virginia, posting a hat trick and two assists.



Lauren Black, M, Denver

The Pioneers are known for their defense, but Lauren Black’s gritty play has fueled their offense. The freshman from British Columbia is second on the team in goals (24) and points (33). She scored the game-tying goal in Denver’s come-from-behind win against Michigan on March 13.




Olivia Vergano, M, Virginia Tech

Olivia Vergano has made an impact all over the field for a Virginia Tech squad that’s been in and out of the national rankings all season. She posted five points on four goals and an assist in Virginia Tech’s upset win over Notre Dame and a career-best eight points on six goals and two helpers against Furman. Vergano is third on the team in goals (27) and second in draws (49).



Kaylee Dyer, A, Michigan

Michigan returned an experienced attack that included Caitlin Muir and Kaitlyn Mead, but Kaylee Dyer has broken through anyway; Dyer has started all 11 games for the Wolverines, registering 12 goals and nine assists. Her best performance of the season came on a five-point day in a win over Cincy Feb. 20.



Nina Montes, M, Princeton

Another Tiger making an immediate impact, midfielder Nina Montes has been a valuable role player on a Princeton offense headlined by senior All-American Kyla Sears. Montes has played in all eight games, starting two, and chipped in 10 goals and two assists to help the Tigers jet off to a 6-2 start.

No disrespect but it is hard to compare any player from the MAC conference with some of the others, there is no competition there, these same players very possible could not get the job done against decent defense.

More nonsense, if UVA is terrible, what does that say about the other 100 or so programs below them? There are currently 118 Division I women's lacrosse programs and UVA is certainly one of the Top 20 teams and probably one of the Top 10 to 15 best programs year in and year out.

I will say however that the Virginia coaching staff needs to evaluate their schedule and make some adjustments going forward. Not only does Virginia play one of the most difficult schedules they also play way too many games on very short rest. Two or three days rest may not be a factor when competing against weaker teams but if you are playing a competitive team on two days rest and your opponent has had a week off you will be at a disadvantage. Short rest not only puts physical pressure on the athletes, it gives very little time to prepare (game plan) for your next opponent.

Duke has been given a lot of garbage on here for their weak out of conference schedule but they needed to make the switch and lighten the load several years ago because they were a "Top 20" team and did not make the tournament.

Virginia started their season with 6 games in 17 days, I don't think you will find another team that did that. During that stretch the Cavs played Maryland on 4 days rest (after playing Cal on 2 days rest), they then played Princeton on 2 days rest, then Boston College on 3 Days rest, then Stanford on 4 days rest. After that gauntlet they took a week off before playing 3 games in 7 days... Notre Dame then Richmond and Syracuse both on 3 days rest. After that they had a 5 day break before playing Pitt then 2 days before meeting up with JMU.

Sorry, just not enough rest when playing the caliber of teams that they play. Virginia has too relax their schedule a bit in the future.

UVA is hardly terrible, and maybe they do need to be more careful with OOC scheduling, but I sure hope they don’t go as lame with it as Duke. Duke has a strong, experienced roster this year and it’s a shame they didn’t play a few better OOC matchups.

UVA should be able to handle it with all their top ranked recruits, but I don’t observe them to be as gritty and mentally tough as other teams. Yes, they played 6 games in 17 days but the first two were against Cal and Elon. Other teams play 3-4 tough games bunched together. Arizona State just played 4 ranked teams in 10 days, 2 of them cross country. They lost the first 3 but pulled off the upset in the 4th.

Division II Women’s Lacrosse Rankings 4-4-2022

Ran Institution Points (FPV) Last Poll

1 Queens (11 - 0) 647 (23) 1
2 UIndy (8 - 1) 618 (1) 2
3 Adelphi (8 - 0) 603 (2) 3
4 East Stroudsburg (9 - 0) 568 4
5 Florida Southern (8 - 1) 521 6
6 Regis (CO) (9 - 0) 515 7
7 West Chester (7 - 1) 458 8
8 Lindenwood (8 - 2) 449 9
9 Rollins (10 - 0) 435 10
10 Le Moyne (6 - 3) 430 5
11 Grand Valley State (12 - 1) 416 11
12 Embry-Riddle (11 - 0) 353 13
13 Mercy (6 - 3) 293 12
14 Pace (6 - 3) 284 14
15 Tampa (5 - 5) 266 15
T16 Stonehill (6 - 2) 237 18
T16 Roberts Wesleyan (7 - 3) 237 17
18 Assumption (5 - 4) 188 19
19 Saint Anselm (6 - 2) 167 20
20 Bentley (4 - 3) 166 16
21 New Haven (6 - 3) 162 21
22 Seton Hill (8 - 3) 98 22
23 Limestone (8 - 3) 76 23
24 Wingate (9 - 2) 66 25
25 Saint Rose (7 - 2) 59 NR
RV Davenport, Florida Tech, Southern New Hampshire, Mount Olive, Saint Leo, Colorado Mesa, Lynn, Lee, Con

I am glad to see the refs made the right call in Pitt v SU game on calling no charge on Pitt goal. They called this a charge on loyola player earlier in week. Same players flops a lot. Flopping is unsportsmanlike and should be yellow on the player.

I am glad to see the refs made the right call in Pitt v SU game on calling no charge on Pitt goal. They called this a charge on loyola player earlier in week. Same players flops a lot. Flopping is unsportsmanlike and should be yellow on the player.

ND is a complete joke!!!! They shouldn’t be rewarded for NCAA tournament . Let’s hope someone beats them up soon

Notre Dame finds a way to add Detroit Mercy to their schedule mid season to potentially avoid a sub .500 record and missing a chance for the playoffs and then embarrasses them 27-2. Rooting for Pitt, Marquette and/or Louisville to beat Notre Dame and keep them out of consideration.

Last interesting point on this matter, the Detroit Mercy head coach is a former men's lacrosse player of you guessed it Notre Dame...

I know a lot of people don’t mind it but I can’t stand the transfer portal. One good season and then boom off to somewhere else. Three kids from St Peter’s leaving the school to go to a bigger college. This year could have changed that program and now it won’t. I get it. If the coach can do it why can’t the kids. I think it just stinks. Deion Sanders talked about it saying that high school kids who play football are gonna have a hard time getting recruited to power colleges with the transfers. I wonder how this is gonna impact girls lax. Usually a team is looking for 6-8 freshman. Recruiting was impacted with the 5th year the last two years and next year. But I have a feeling girls are gonna have a hard time making a top ranked school going forward unless they are truly the top of their field. Then it’s gonna trickle down to every school and every division.

Transferring should absolutely be permitted. No student or student athlete should have to stay at a school if they are not happy with the school/team/coach etc...

Transferring is nothing new, I was in school in the 80's and we had kids transfer in as well as transfer out for a variety of reasons (homesick, girlfriends, playing time, coach, academics, quality of team etc...)
One of my brothers played football at what is now a Power 5 conference program (Top 20 National Power major Bowel Games) and transferred out after two years (had to sit out a year).
The difference now is the extra year of eligibility, not sure that was the right call but it is definitely impacting players and the recruiting process. The extra year thing will run its course and things will be back to normal but it does stink for the HS kids going through the recruiting process as transfers especially 5th year transfers are surely taking roster spots.

IMHO, "regular transfers" are not a problem i.e. the kid that realizes they are not happy for whatever reason and wants a change isn't really an issue. However, when the four year starter and captain of a team hits the portal, they will 100% take the roster spot that could have gone to a HS recruit and they will most likely take a starting/regular spot from an existing player. I think in some cases it will disrupt team chemistry and moral.

Transferring should absolutely be permitted. No student or student athlete should have to stay at a school if they are not happy with the school/team/coach etc...

Transferring is nothing new, I was in school in the 80's and we had kids transfer in as well as transfer out for a variety of reasons (homesick, girlfriends, playing time, coach, academics, quality of team etc...)
One of my brothers played football at what is now a Power 5 conference program (Top 20 National Power major Bowel Games) and transferred out after two years (had to sit out a year).
The difference now is the extra year of eligibility, not sure that was the right call but it is definitely impacting players and the recruiting process. The extra year thing will run its course and things will be back to normal but it does stink for the HS kids going through the recruiting process as transfers especially 5th year transfers are surely taking roster spots.

IMHO, "regular transfers" are not a problem i.e. the kid that realizes they are not happy for whatever reason and wants a change isn't really an issue. However, when the four year starter and captain of a team hits the portal, they will 100% take the roster spot that could have gone to a HS recruit and they will most likely take a starting/regular spot from an existing player. I think in some cases it will disrupt team chemistry and moral.

Best case ND is 500 going into the ACC tournament. They will be underdogs in their 1st game against a team like Duke which could still put them below 500. If they manage to leave the ACC tournament with a 500 record they are still undeserving of an at large NCAA birth based on their overall rating, having few good wins and several bad losses. Their RPI will also hurt their case.

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They are currently 5-7 with three games to play (Pitt, Marquette, Louisville) Plus the ACC Tournament. If somehow they are .500 I really hope the selection committee does not offer them an at large bid. Normally, I would not have a problem with ND getting in with a .500 record but after the nonsense they just pulled I really hope they do not make the tournament. It was bad enough to add the game but then to go on and beat the team that is helping you 27 - 2 is just not right. Don't be surprised to see ND follow Duke's lead going forward.

Classless!

I agree, classless! Hope they feel good and pumped up now. Ridiculous.

and if any of you were the head coach of ND or any team in a similar position you would do the exact same thing

Syracuse needs to stop playing thug ball and looking surprised every time they get called for it. Gave the game away due to poor coaching!

That’s just completely clueless , coaching kept them in the game . Sorry but the “Michael Jordan “ of womens lacrosse drops to ground every time someone touches her it’s ridiculous and the ND transfer grabs her head when clearly in the replay no contact was made , Cuse given several yellow cards simply because of the acting by the UNC team .

and if any of you were the head coach of ND or any team in a similar position you would do the exact same thing

That’s just completely clueless , coaching kept them in the game . Sorry but the “Michael Jordan “ of womens lacrosse drops to ground every time someone touches her it’s ridiculous and the ND transfer grabs her head when clearly in the replay no contact was made , Cuse given several yellow cards simply because of the acting by the UNC team .

What is going on at Syracuse? Seems like they have a ton of girls get hurt every year. Never seen anything like it.