Preseason 2027 — Women's D1 Lacrosse

Tournament MOP Chloe Humphrey (109 goals, 50 assists in 2026) returns alongside Addison Pattillo and new transfer Kate Galica, the all-time UVA draw-control record holder.

The Tar Heels return the majority of their scoring, led by superstar Chloe Humphrey, and boast the nation's top-ranked recruiting class for 2027.

Despite a strong 19-2 season, UNC fell to Northwestern in the 2026 championship game.

Chloe Humphrey returns after a 109-goal sophomore season as UNC seeks revenge for the 14-11 title-game loss.

Reigning nine-time national champion Kelly Amonte Hiller reloads around returning defenders Mary Carroll and McKenzie Brown while adding Cincinnati transfer Paige Selhorn (47 goals, 43 assists in 2026).

The defending NCAA Champions, led by head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, secured their ninth national title with a 14-11 victory over North Carolina in 2026.

Northwestern clinched the 2026 national championship with a 14-11 victory over North Carolina.

Aditi Foster returns after Northwestern captured its ninth title with a 14-11 win over UNC.

The Terrapins made their 29th Final Four in 2026 and bolster their roster with Florida transfer Monaco, adding another proven attacker to a deep Big Ten contender.

The Terrapins finished the 2026 season with an 18-4 record and reached the NCAA quarterfinals, falling to Navy.

Maryland reached the 2026 semifinals, showcasing a robust 18-4 record.

JJ Suriano returns in goal after Maryland reached the Final Four before a 16-6 semifinal loss to UNC.

The Seawolves return All-American defensive anchor Hailey Hubner (73 caused turnovers, 58 ground balls) and goalkeeper Natalia Altebrando after their 2026 quarterfinal run as the No. 5 seed.

Stony Brook returns its top five scorers, including Tewaaraton candidate Isabella Caporuscio, and adds fifth-year Sofia Chepenik to the attack.

Stony Brook concluded the 2026 season with a 19-3 record, marking a significant rise in national rankings.

Isabella Caporuscio returns after posting 68 goals as Stony Brook reached the NCAA quarterfinals.

The Blue Jays reached their first-ever Final Four in 2026 as the No. 4 seed, going 21-7 over Army and Albany before pushing Northwestern to a 16-14 semifinal loss.

Lacey Downey returns after a stellar 2026 season with 58 goals, 47 assists, and 51 caused turnovers, anchoring the Blue Jays' offense.

Johns Hopkins advanced to the 2026 semifinals, finishing the season at 17-5.

Lacey Downey returns after Hopkins made its first Final Four with a buzzer-beater win over Stony Brook.

The Midshipmen went 18-1 in the regular season in 2026 and reached the NCAA quarterfinals as the No. 6 seed before falling to Maryland 14-10.

Alyssa Chung, a true junior who posted 84 goals and 118 points in 2026, is a returning Tewaaraton finalist for the Midshipmen.

Navy achieved a 20-2 record in 2026, reflecting a dominant season performance.

Alyssa Chung returns after becoming Navy's first Tewaaraton finalist with 84 goals.

The Wolverines upgrade their attack by landing unanimous All-Big 12 transfer Rachel Kennedy, who starred in Colorado's historic 2026 quarterfinal run.

The Wolverines finished 2026 with a 13-7 record, including a strong 5-3 mark in the Big Ten.

Michigan's 13-7 season in 2026 included key victories over top-ranked opponents.

Emma Bradbury returns after Michigan fell 13-12 to Stanford in the NCAA second round.

After an uncharacteristic second-round exit in 2026, the Eagles reload with Clemson transfer Natalie Shurtleff (43 goals, 68 draw controls) and Syracuse transfer Caroline Trinkaus (31 goals).

Despite a challenging 2026 season, the Eagles are expected to rebound with a strong returning core and notable additions like Marissa White and Casey Colbert.

Boston College ended the 2026 season with a 10-8 record, facing a challenging schedule.

Molly Driscoll returns after BC ended an eight-year Final Four streak with a 10-9 loss to Stony Brook.

After a first-round exit in 2026 (11-10 OT loss to Navy), the Orange reload around returning talent and add goalkeeper Maya Soskin (Florida transfer), providing an immediate upgrade in net.

The Orange will look to build on their 14-6 record from 2026, having pushed Loyola in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Syracuse finished the 2026 season at 14-6, maintaining their status as a competitive ACC team.

Molly Guzik returns after Syracuse held opponents to single digits in 16 games.

The Buffaloes made their first-ever NCAA quarterfinal in 2026, and USA Lacrosse's way-early 2027 rankings credit returning sophomore goalie Elana Oh (6.89 GAA) and scorer Teagan Ryan (41 goals) as the foundation of their continued rise.

The Buffaloes had one of their most successful seasons in 2026, advancing to the NCAA Quarterfinals and pushing top-seeded Northwestern to double overtime.

Colorado's impressive 16-4 season included a quarterfinal appearance in the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Elana Oh returns in goal after Colorado pushed Northwestern to double OT in the NCAA quarters.

The Cardinal went 13-11 over Michigan as an unseeded team in the 2026 tournament's opening rounds before falling to North Carolina in the quarterfinals, showcasing the program's elite talent and tournament resilience.

Stanford looks to build on a 14-5 season in 2026, which included a 5-0 undefeated record in Pac-12 play.

Stanford's 17-5 record in 2026 highlighted their consistent strength in the Pac-12.

Aliya Polisky returns after Stanford reached its first NCAA quarterfinals.

Despite losing both goalies to the portal, the Gators welcome what USA Lacrosse describes as a lauded freshman class featuring six five-star recruits, including dynamic midfielder Maria Bragg.

The Gators welcome a lauded freshman class for 2027, featuring six five-star recruits including midfielders Maria Bragg and Anna Von Kennel.

Florida's 15-4 record in 2026 highlighted their dominance in the AAC.

Clark Hamilton returns after Florida was upset 16-8 by Denver in the NCAA first round.

USA Lacrosse's way-early 2027 outlook notes the Pioneers appear set to retake the Big East title, with conference rival Georgetown the main challenger after Denver's regular-season losses to Colorado and Stony Brook in 2026.

Despite defensive departures, the Pioneers return starting goalie Lexi Gwaku, who posted a 7.22 goals against average and a 52.2% save percentage in 2026.

Denver achieved a 16-4 record in 2026, marking a strong season in the Big East.

Olivia Ripple returns after Denver upset Florida 16-8 in the NCAA first round.

Kayla Treanor enters her second season with a core that returns top scorers Delaney Radin (27 goals, 57 assists), Kelly MacKinney (45 goals), and Rocquette Allen (45 goals), plus transfer Shae Hagan (100 career pts).

Penn State returns its top three points leaders from 2026: Delaney Radin, Kelly MacKinney, and Rocquette Allen.

Penn State finished the 2026 season at 12-7, with significant conference wins.

Delaney Radin returns after Penn State reached the NCAA tournament in Kayla Treanor's first year.

The Irish have appeared consistently in the USA Lacrosse Top 20 throughout the 2025-26 era and return a competitive ACC roster that ranked in the top-17 nationally during the late 2026 regular season.

The Fighting Irish finished the 2026 season with a 13-6 record and a 6-4 mark in the competitive ACC.

Notre Dame's 12-6 season in 2026 included a strong showing in the ACC tournament.

Kenzie Rassas joins sister Madison after Notre Dame returned to the NCAA tournament.