College Women

"Great programs have great options waiting in the wings," says Shelly Klaes, anticipating a sophomore leap from Olivia Matthews, Payton Root, Harlowe Healey and others.

Headlined by Tewaaraton winner Chloe Humphrey, defending NCAA champion North Carolina has earned the No. 1 ranking. Last season’s national runner-up, Northwestern, is No. 2.