Top-ranked LSU will enter the postseason with athletes across 13 events and boast seven top-5 nationally ranked performances. Leading the way for the Tigers with No. 1 billings are Favour Ofili in the 200 (22.30w) and Symone Mason in the 100 (11.02) and Lisa Gunnarsson in the pole vault (4.50m/14-9). The Tigers also have the top-ranked 4×100 relay of 42.52. Southern California improved one spot to sit at No. 2 and will rely heavily on their sprints and hurdles squad. The Women of Troy will be paced by Anna Cockrell, who is currently the fastest seasonal performer in the 400H at 54.77 and ranked No. 5 in the 100H.