PHILADELPHIA – La Salle women's soccer remains atop the Mid-Atlantic Regional National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)  Rankings for the third consecutive week after a tough road trip to the University of Washington's Husky/Nike Invitational. 
 
“Although we didn't get the results that we wanted this past weekend, it was a great opportunity to play against two very good opponents and play in that environment,” explained assistant coach Ally Kenney.
 
The Explorers (2-2-0) traveled west last week and faced two tough opponents in the University of Washington (5-0-0) and No. 19 University of Portland (4-1-0), dropping 2-0 and 3-0 decisions, respectively.  However, even after its loss to Washington, La Salle remains ahead of the Huskies in the receiving votes category of the NSCAA National Poll.
 
“It showed us how we can grow and improve as a stronger team as we prepare for an important weekend ahead,” said Kenney.
 
The Explorers remain ahead of conference-foe Dayton, who dropped to fifth in the NSCAA regional poll, as they head into this weekend's tournament at cross-town rival Villanova.