The William Smith lacrosse team was 11th in the final USA Lacrosse Magazine ranking of the season. The Herons were 12th in the final IWLCA poll. 
 
William Smith went 14-5 this season, advancing to the third round of the NCAA tournament. The Herons went 9-0 in Liberty League play, capturing the regular season title. The Herons finished the year ninth in the nation in turnovers per game (13.21), 12th in draw control percentage (.630) and clearing percentage (.895) and 20th in scoring defense (7.37).
 
The Herons' schedule featured six teams that were ranked or receiving votes in the final USA Lacrosse Magazine Top 20. William Smith was 2-4 in those games, defeating No. 19 Amherst and Ithaca, which was also considered.
 
Four Herons were named USA Lacrosse Magazine All-Americans. Junior Natalie Daniels was named to the second team. Sophomore Janey Sypeck was selected to the third team and seniors Nikki Pio and Maura Smeader earned honorable mention recognition.