Alyssa Murray scored eight goals to set a single-game school record to lead No. 12 Syracuse past No. 13 Boston College 23-12 on Tuesday night. The Orange have won their fifth consecutive season opener. 

• Polls: IWLCA | Inside Lacrosse

Lindsay Powell scored five goals to lead No. 20 Notre Dame past No. 6 Stanford 17-14 on Sunday afternoon. The Fighting Irish scored 12 goals in the first period to collect their season-opening win. 

• Polls: IWLCA | Inside Lacrosse

No. 10 Virginia opened its 2012 season with a 14-9 victory against No. 7 Loyola on Saturday behind a career-high five goals from senior attacker Ainsley Baker.

• Polls: IWLCA | Inside Lacrosse

Northwestern hopes to keep its dynasty alive as the Wildcats chase their seventh title in eight years. But several teams are looking to knock off the ‘Cats. Check out the top teams and players.

• Polls: IWLCA Coaches' | DeBeer Women's Media Poll