USA Lacrosse Magazine Staff

The defending national champs are the popular choice among Division II coaches as the preseason No. 1.

Kirst produced 45 goals and 22 assists in 2024 while shooting a career-best 63 percent on goal.

Taylor led the NCAA runner-up Wildcats with 118 points in 2024.

In total, 89 players from 32 teams were honored as a Preseason All-Americans.

In total, 76 players from 31 teams were honored as a Preseason All-Americans.

The next World Lacrosse Women's Championship will be held from July 24-Aug. 2, 2026 in Tokyo.

With a host of key players returning, the Eagles are the clear top team heading into the 2025 season.

Notre Dame has won back-to-back titles, and its greatest competition for another could come from programs that know a thing or two about extended runs.

The Class of 2024 features four world-class players who helped redefine the sport at the turn of the century, a pair of legendary Division III coaches and two decorated officials.

The lacrosse world has lost an icon. Dave Urick, who led Hobart to 10 straight NCAA titles and built Georgetown into a national power, has died at age 75.