Beth Ann Mayer

Beth Ann Mayer is a Long Island-based writer. She joined USA Lacrosse in 2022 after freelancing for Inside Lacrosse for five years. She first began covering the game as a student at Syracuse. When she's not writing, you can find her wrangling her husband, two children and surplus of pets.

North Carolina's Chloe Humphrey celebrates after scoring a goal in a game against Boston College in Chapel Hill, N.C.

College Women

Way-Early 2027 Rankings: No. 5-No. 1 (Division I Women)

August 7, 2026

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Peyton Williams

Our way-early 2027 Division I women's lacrosse rankings countdown concludes with five frontrunners to make it to Memorial Day weekend.

ACC Attacker of the Year Molly Driscoll returns for Boston College

College Women

Way-Early 2027 Rankings: No. 10-No. 6 (Division I Women)

August 6, 2026

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Our way-early 2027 Division I women's lacrosse rankings countdown continues with several final four sleepers — a few of which have been there before.

Clemson's Emma Penczek celebrates after scoring in a game against Florida in Atlanta.

College Women

Way-Early 2027 Rankings: No. 15-No. 11 (Division I Women)

August 5, 2026

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Cecil Copeland

We're counting down from No. 25 to No. 1 in our way-early rankings for the 2027 women’s lacrosse season, continuing with five teams looking to build on gains they made in 2026.

Denver's Olivia Ripple with the ball in an NCAA tournament second-round game at Colorado

College Women

Way-Early 2027 Rankings: No. 20-No. 16 (Division I Women)

August 4, 2026

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We're counting down from No. 25 to No. 1 in our way-early rankings for the 2027 Division I women’s lacrosse season, continuing with five teams that fell short of expectations in 2026.

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