Two-Time Defending Champ Tampa Finishes No. 1 in D-II Women's Top 20

May 30, 2025

USA Lacrosse Magazine Staff

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Tampa, now the two-time defending champion of Division II women's lacrosse, finishes the 2025 season at No. 1 in the USA Lacrosse Top 20.

The Spartans started fast against Adelphi in the NCAA championship game, and even as the Panthers steadied to fight their way back in, Tampa had built enough of a cushion to win. Adelphi, for its runner-up effort, finishes the season No. 2.

Florida Southern checks in at No. 3 by virtue of only having three losses this season — all on the road at national champion Tampa. That is why the Mocs, a quarterfinal team, earn the nod over once-beaten West Chester (No. 4) and semifinalist Slippery Rock (No. 5).

Continue below to see the entire final Top 20 of 2025, which is compiled by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors.

USA LACROSSE DIVISION II
WOMEN'S TOP 20

1. Tampa
2. Adelphi
3. Florida Southern
4. West Chester
5. Slippery Rock
6. Embry-Riddle
7. Maryville
8. Pace
9. UIndy
10. Lynn
11. Saint Leo
12. Flagler
13. Dominican (N.Y.)
14. East Stroudsburg
15. Regis
16. Grand Valley State
17. Lander
18. Limestone
19. New Haven
20. Wingate

Also considered (alphabetical order): Bentley, Colorado Mesa, Seton Hill, Rockhurst, Saint Anselm

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