NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) announced its preseason coaches' poll on Monday. The Saint Leo University women's lacrosse team will open the 2026 season ranked in the top 10 earning the earning the final spot in the top 10 in preseason poll.
 
The Lions join Tampa, Florida Southern, and Embry-Riddle in the top 10. Lynn (#11), Rollins (#19), and Florida Tech (#24) are also ranked from the SSC.
 
The Lions open the season hosting #12 Flagler on Saturday, February 7 at 5 p.m. on University Turf Stadium.

2026 IWLCA Division II Preseason Coaches' Poll
1 Tampa
2 Adelphi
3 Florida Southern
4 West Chester
5 UIndy
6 Maryville
7 Pace
8 Slippery Rock
9 Embry-Riddle
10 Saint Leo 
11 Lynn University
12 Flagler College
13 Regis University (CO)
14 East Stroudsburg
15 Dominican
16 Wingate
17 Seton Hill
18 Grand Valley State
19 Rollins College
20 Lander
21 Kutztown
22 Saint Anselm
23 Bentley
24 Florida Tech
25 Alabama Huntsville
RV Rockhurst, Mercy, IUP