Clemson

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.

Clemson's biggest headliners are the incoming freshmen poised to make impacts on day one.

Penczek is the latest lacrosse star to come out of public-school powerhouse Manchester Valley (Md.).

Both Clemson and James Madison vaulted into the top 10 after upset victories.

Clemson is 5-0 and coming off huge wins over both Notre Dame and Syracuse.

Clemson sells itself. And with the perfect pitch person in likable coach Alison Kwolek, the most coveted women's lacrosse recruits are flying south.

Alexa Spallina has chosen a different shade of orange.

The Tigers will officially open their new facility on January 12.

Allison Kwolek almost skipped a mammogram appointment that might have saved her life.