NFHCA Top-10 Roundup, Week 1
Everything that went down in the first week of the polls.
1. Northwestern, currently ranked No. 1, faced Duke and North Carolina with key players Sessa and Bent-Cole absent. Jess Freedman led the offense with two goals in the weekend matches.
2. Princeton, ranked No. 2, has yet to play a match this season. The absence of Beth Yeager has forced Ottilie Sykes, Pru Lindsey, and Lilly Wojcik to step up. Sykes, once a standout player, may need to contribute more offensively alongside Lindsey and Wojcik.
3. Harvard, now ranked No. 3, is expected to perform well following a disappointing Final Four loss. Sage Piekarski, who was named co-Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year, aims to break the career points record with 75 points, while Martha le Huray supports her as the second leading scorer.
4. Iowa, moving up to No. 4, made an impressive comeback against Wake Forest after a heartbreaking early NCAA exit. Frederique van Cleef and Dionne van Aalsum were instrumental in the team's success, with van Cleef scoring in both the first and last minutes of the game.
5. Virginia, in the ACC, narrowly escaped defeat against Penn State with a goal from Mia Abelllo in overtime. UVA's performance this weekend remains uncertain, but the team could use a strong showing to gain confidence.
6. Duke, ranked No. 6, had an unexpected turnaround in their first two games with goals from Ashley Stockdale and Juliette Schulten. They will face Northwestern and Maryland, preparing for a challenging schedule ahead.
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