College Women

Defense is Denver's hallmark. Who will lead the unit in 2026? And will this be the year the Pioneers' offense takes over?

"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.

Over 23,000 votes were cast. These are your Best of Lax 2025 winners.

Inseparable sisters Kelcey and Ainsley Dion went their separate ways for college, setting the stage for an unlikely encounter in Salem.

Limestone has already closed for good — its lacrosse teams are trying to carry on for as long as possible.

A winding road through the pandemic, injuries and cross-country transfers unexpectedly led Nicole, Chloe and Ashley Humphrey to the same destination.

The NCAA “has taken public meaningful steps” toward unifying the Division I, II and III women’s lacrosse championships in 2027, the IWLCA stated in a press release Thursday.

Diagnosed with alopecia at a young age, Kalena Johnson quickly discovered layers to herself that have made her more empathetic — and someone to underestimate at your own risk.

Kristin Sommar Jenney didn’t do much losing during her high-profile lacrosse career.