NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. — The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) ranked East Stroudsburg University at No. 11 in the latest IWLCA Division II Top 25 poll.
After a strong week, the Warriors finished 2-0 with dominant victories over Bloomsburg and Shippensburg.
The Warriors started the week off with a commanding victory over the Huskies. This game saw nine total Warriors record a goal with Sadie Kauffman leading the way with four goals in a 14-5 victory.
Goalkeeper Abby Simonetti proved why she is one of the best in the nation, tallying 23 saves in two games and setting a new season high with 18 saves against Shippensburg.
Against Shippensburg, the Warriors took an early lead and didn't look back. Lauren Hallman had a strong performance with three goals, one assist, while scooping up three ground balls and causing two turnovers. Ariana Tucci and Sadie Kauffman combined for six goals on the way to a 13-7 win over the Raiders.
East Stroudsburg has climbed up to second in Division II for save percentage.
The Warriors return to Whitenight Field for a big PSAC East home matchup against No.1 West Chester on Wednesday, April 2nd.
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Rank
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Institution
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Last Poll
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1
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West Chester
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2
|
|
2
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Tampa
|
1
|
|
3
|
Lynn
|
4
|
|
4
|
Embry-Riddle (FL)
|
7
|
|
5
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Florida Southern
|
3
|
|
6
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Maryville (MO)
|
5
|
|
7
|
Saint Leo
|
6
|
|
8
|
Pace
|
8
|
|
9
|
UIndy
|
9
|
|
10
|
Adelphi
|
10
|
|
11
|
East Stroudsburg
|
12
|
|
12
|
Flagler
|
11
|
|
13
|
Kutztown
|
14
|
|
14
|
Seton Hill
|
15
|
|
15
|
Rollins
|
13
|
|
16
|
Regis (CO)
|
16
|
|
17
|
Wingate
|
20
|
|
18
|
Bentley
|
18
|
|
19
|
Grand Valley State
|
17
|
|
20
|
Florida Tech
|
22
|
|
21
|
Lander
|
19
|
|
22
|
Slippery Rock
|
21
|
|
23
|
Mercy
|
23
|
|
24
|
New Haven
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NR
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|
25
|
Dominican (NY)
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NR
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