WINTER PARK, Fla. (March 18, 2009) – With
an overall record of 4-1, the Rollins women's lacrosse team comes
in at No. 10 on the IWLCA/Under Armour Division II Coaches Poll for
the second straight week it was announced Wednesday. The ranking
and overall record set a new program high for the second-year team,
and while the remainder of the season will be challenging, the
outlook is positive for the young program.
Rollins picks up seven more points than last week for a total of
15, narrowly missing the No. 9 slot as they come in behind Gannon
University who grabbed 16 and dropped four points from last week's
poll.
After a 16-11 victory over Saint Michael's College Monday
evening, the Tars prepare to take to the field in their first ever
top-ten showdown tonight as they match up with the eighth-ranked
University of New Haven Chargers at 7:00 p.m. in Winter Park. The
Chargers ride the No. 8 spot for the second week in a row with an
overall record of 3-0 having defeated Holy Family 18-2, and
Northeast 10 opponents Merrimack College 20-7 and Franklin Pierce
25-11.
The Tars' only loss this season was a 19-3 defeat against then
No. 3 Adelphi University back on February 20. Since then, the
Panthers have climbed to No. 2 and have only allowed eight goals in
four games, with Rollins tallying three of them in their game last
month.
After tonight's top-ten showdown, the Tars will be back in
action on Friday, March 20, when they take on Northeast 10 opponent
Franklin Pierce University in a 7:00 p.m. home game. For all of
the latest news, statistics and updates on Rollins women's
lacrosse, check out the Tars' home on the web at www.RollinsSports.com.
IWLCA Division II Weekly Poll (17 Mar 2009)
Institution Record Votes (1st pl) Previous
1. West Chester 3-0 96 (6) 1
2. Adelphi 4-0 91 (3) 2
3. C. W. Post 2-1 80 (1) 3
4. Limestone 7-0 72 4
5. Lock Haven 4-1 51 5
6. Mercyhurst 2-0 48 7
7. Stonehill 0-0 46 6
8. New Haven 3-0 25 8
9. Gannon 2-2 16 9
10. Rollins 3-1 15 10
Also receiving votes: St. Andrews, Southern New
Hampshire
