Denver

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.

For the first time in program history, the Colorado women’s lacrosse team is headed to the NCAA quarterfinals.

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

We also look back at the seasons of Army, Denver, Drexel and Navy.

The Big East is possibly the most interesting conference battle to watch in the coming weeks that nobody is talking about.

Also in the Top 20, Syracuse's double-OT win over Stanford puts the Orange in the top five.

It feels like Denver "cleaned out the pantry" and is inserting youth into key roles.

Nos. 15-11 include five teams some could be writing off after big graduating classes.

Olivia Penoyer and the Denver offense improved upon its 2023 showing.