The Division 1 women’s lacrosse season has passed its midpoint and fortunes are coming into clearer view.
On the national scene, the No. 1 ranking has been handled like a grenade. Reigning champion Northwestern, Boston College and Maryland have all spent time atop the poll and then absorbed losses.
Which storylines are we following closely in New England? Which teams are overachieving? Which have been disappointments?
Here are our takeaways from the season to this point.