Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville University women's lacrosse program were tabbed 18th in the 2022 ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll, it was announced Monday morning. 

This is not the first time the Dolphins have been recognized as a top 20 program for its achievements. In December, the Dolphins were ranked 18th in the USA Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Polls. Back in September, JU made its way to the No. 17 spot in the magazine's early 2022 rankings. 

As a team in 2021, the Dolphins ranked in the top 10 nationally in several categories, finishing second in the NCAA in ground balls per game (22.99), fifth in caused turnovers per game (11.43), seventh in scoring margin (6.29) and shots on goal per game (26.21), eighth in shots per game (34.50) and ninth in scoring defense (9.36) and free position percentage (.530).

This preseason poll marks the first ILWomen/IWLCA poll of the year. Both Inside Lacrosse and the IWLCA made the decision to join forces in the 2022 season's weekly polls, which was announced last week. 

The Dolphins open up the 2022 campaign on Feb. 12, as Jacksonville welcomes Virginia Tech for the season opener.