NCAA Women's Lacrosse Preseason Top 20 Preview

Posted Feb 4, 2017
1. North Carolina: The Tar Heels lost their starting goalie from the NCAA final, but still have senior Caylee Waters, the 2015 IWLCA Goalie of the Year. Senior draw specialist Sammy Jo Tracy returns from a foot injury, as will Maggie Bill after taking a year off. Expect top-notch performances from top returning scorer Molly Hendrick and midfield dynamo Marie McCool. (US Lacrosse Magazine)

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