Jan. 18, 2002

NORFOLK, VA -- The 2002 edition of the Old Dominion women's lacrosse team was ranked 18th in Lacrosse Magazine's annual poll of the nation's collegiate coaches. Defending national champion Maryland received the top spot, while Duke and Princeton place second and third respectively.

The Old Dominion women's lacrosse team returns 17 letterwinners and nine starters back tot the field in 2002. Returning will be the team's top two leading scores in junior midfielder Suzanne Wosczyna (Phoenixville, PA) and senior Jennifer Heister (Fayetteville, NY). Wosczyna led all Lady Monarchs in both points (60) and goals scored (48), while Heister recorded 44 points on 36 goals and eight assists.

Seven of the Lady Moanrch's adversaries this season are ranked among the Top 20 in the poll, including Loyola (5th), Virginia (7th), James Madison (8th), William and Mary (13th), Hofstra (15th), Delaware (19th), and Boston University (20th).

The Lady Monarchs open the 2002 season at American on Saturday, March 2nd. Their home opener on Foreman Field will take place on Saturday, March 9th against CAA newcomer Delaware.

Lacrosse Magazine is the official publication of US Lacrosse, the nation governing body for the sport of lacrosse.

LACROSSE MAGAZINE 2002 PRESEASON RANKINGS



1.	Maryland (14)	        445
2.	Duke (5)	        415
3.	Princeton (3)	        410
4.	Georgetown 		378
5.	Loyola			352
6.	North Carolina (1)	348
7.	Virginia		325
8.	James Madison		314
9.	Dartmouth		308
10.	Syracuse		234
11.	Cornell			214
12.	Penn State		176
13.	William and Mary	172
14.	Johns Hopkins		112
15.	Hofstra			111
16.	Yale			90
17.	Notre Dame		82
18.	Old Dominion		71
19.	Delaware		70
20.	Boston University	69