Senior Caroline Adams (Norwich, Vt.), right, is Middlebury's all-time leader in draw controls with 349. (Getty Images)
With the calendar flipping to 2026 it means that new college lacrosse seasons can’t be far away.
The NESCAC is not only the strongest league in Division 3, it’s also a popular landing spot for many of our region’s top recruits.
With Middlebury winning the last four NCAA championships, and Tufts just one step below the Panthers in the national pecking order, it’s a league that’s heavy at the top and solid most of the way down.
Here are eight women – from seven teams – to watch in the NESCAC this season.
