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Three Trojans Land on Big Ten Preseason Lacrosse Players to Watch List
February 04, 2026 | Women's Lacrosse
The Women of Troy were picked to finish in sixth in the Big Ten’s preseason poll
ROSEMONT, Ill. – USC lacrosse junior midfielder Hannah Barron (Boston, Mass./Middlesex School), and junior attackers Emma Bunting (Mount Laurel Township, N.J./Lenape HS) and Reese Robinson (McKinney, Texas/McKinney North HS) were each named to the Big Ten's preseason women's lacrosse players to watch list announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
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The Conference also announced its preseason coaches' poll with the Trojans picked to finish sixth. Northwestern was chosen to win the league by unanimous decision and was followed by Maryland, Johns Hopkins, Michigan, and Penn State ahead of USC. Rutgers landed in seventh place with Ohio State in eighth and Oregon in ninth.
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The Trojans play nine home games in 2026 in their brand new on-campus home Rawlinson Stadium and break the seal on the season with a game against former MPSF and Pac-12 foe California on Sunday (Feb. 8) with first draw set for noon PT. In 2025, USC went 10-7 overall with a 3-5 mark in conference games; the Trojans' first season as members of the Big Ten. The Women of Troy finished sixth in the league standings and earned a spot in the conference tournament where it fell to No. 12 Michigan in the quarterfinals.
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For more information on the USC lacrosse team, please visit USCTrojans.com/lax. Fans of the Women of Troy can follow @USCTrojansLax on X and Instagram.
2026 BIG TEN WOMEN'S LACROSSE PRESEASON POLL
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The Conference also announced its preseason coaches' poll with the Trojans picked to finish sixth. Northwestern was chosen to win the league by unanimous decision and was followed by Maryland, Johns Hopkins, Michigan, and Penn State ahead of USC. Rutgers landed in seventh place with Ohio State in eighth and Oregon in ninth.
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The Trojans play nine home games in 2026 in their brand new on-campus home Rawlinson Stadium and break the seal on the season with a game against former MPSF and Pac-12 foe California on Sunday (Feb. 8) with first draw set for noon PT. In 2025, USC went 10-7 overall with a 3-5 mark in conference games; the Trojans' first season as members of the Big Ten. The Women of Troy finished sixth in the league standings and earned a spot in the conference tournament where it fell to No. 12 Michigan in the quarterfinals.
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For more information on the USC lacrosse team, please visit USCTrojans.com/lax. Fans of the Women of Troy can follow @USCTrojansLax on X and Instagram.
2026 BIG TEN WOMEN'S LACROSSE PRESEASON POLL
1. Northwestern (Unanimous)
2. Maryland
3. Johns Hopkins
4. Michigan
5. Penn State
6. USC
7. Rutgers
8. Ohio State
9. Oregon
2026 BIG TEN WOMEN'S LACROSSE PLAYERS TO WATCH
Ava Angello, Sr., A, Johns Hopkins
Lacey Downey, Jr., M, Johns Hopkins
Reagan O'Brien, Sr., D, John Hopkins
Kori Edmondson, Sr., M, Maryland
Kayla Gilmore, So., M, Maryland
JJ Suriano, Jr., GK, Maryland
Grace Callahan, Sr., D, Michigan
Ava Class, Gr., M, Michigan
Calli Norris, Sr., A, Michigan
Mary Carroll, So., D, Northwestern
Madison Epke, Sr., A, Northwestern
Madison Taylor, Sr., A, Northwestern
Camryn Callaghan, Sr., A, Ohio State
Jocelyn Torres, Sr., GK, Ohio State
Kate Tyack, Jr., A, Ohio State
Lexi Jenkins, Jr., M, Oregon
Gabby Santucci, Jr., A, Oregon
Anna Simmons, Sr., M, Oregon
Rocquette Allen, Fr., A, Penn State
Erika Ho, Sr., A, Penn State
Sydney Manning, Jr., GK, Penn State
Lily Dixon, Sr., A, Rutgers
Hilary Elsner, So., A, Rutgers
Charlee Thomas, So., D, Rutgers
Hannah Barron, RS-Jr., M, USC
Emma Bunting, Jr., A, USC
Reese Robinson, Jr., A, USC
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