No. 5 Yale women's lacrosse is set to host No. 17 Army West Point on Tuesday at noon, followed by a match against RV Dartmouth on Saturday. Yale is coming off a solid victory over then-No. 19 Princeton, winning 16-8, and is currently 9-1 overall and 3-0 in the Ivy League. Yale is ranked in multiple national polls, sitting at No. 5 in the ILWomen poll and flaunting a strong home record of 39-4 since 2021.

By the Numbers
  • Yale has won 16-8 at then-No. 19 Princeton
  • Yale ranks No. 2 nationally in scoring defense, allowing 6.10 goals per game
  • Army ranks No. 6 nationally in scoring offense, averaging 15.40 goals per game
  • Dartmouth leads the nation in draw controls per game (17.90)
Yes, But

While Yale boasts a strong season and past wins over Army and Dartmouth, both opponents present notable challenges鈥攖he Black Knights have a high-scoring offense, and Dartmouth excels in draw controls.

State of Play
  • Yale is 2-1 against ranked opponents so far this season
  • The Bulldogs are in a stretch facing four of their five opponents ranked or receiving votes in the ILWomen poll
What's Next

Following this week's matches, Yale will look to maintain its strong ranking and improve its RPI as they approach the remainder of the Ivy League schedule and potential playoff opportunities.

Bottom Line

Yale's strong defense and recent momentum positions them well against Army and Dartmouth, but maintaining focus and adapting to the opponents' strategies will be key to sustaining their success in the upcoming games.