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Women's Asia Cup 2017 Quarterfinals day


QF IND v KAZ 7 - 1
QF CHN v THA 10 - 0
QF KOR v SIN 9 - 0
QF JPN v MAS 2 - 0

With the 4 Semi-Finalists already qualified for the 2018 Women's World Cup in London, it means that Belgium Women now Qualify for the World Cup as well.

Congratulations Belgium!



India thrash Kazakhstan, enter semifinals of Asian Women’s hockey


Gurjit Kaur of India. Photo Credit: Phil Walter

Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur pumped in three goals as India hammered Kazakhstan 7-1 to enter the semifinals of the women’s Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara on Thursday.

Gurjit was in sublime form as she pumped in three goals (4th, 42nd and 56th minute), while Navneet Kaur scored twice (22nd and 27th minute).

And Deep Grace converted two penalty corners (16th and 41st minute) to ensure India remained unbeaten in the tournament.

After an early setback, when Vera Domashneva scored a field goal in the second minute to give Kazakhstan a 1-0 lead, India made amends when a tactical manoeuvre in the circle won them a PC in the fourth minute.

The in-form Gurjit hardly broke a sweat to fiercely strike the ball past Kazakhstan goalkeeper Guzal Bakhavaddin and equalise, Hockey India said in a release.

The Rani Rampal-led forward-line was smart in its attacks as they created penalty corners to put their opponents under pressure.

The plan worked as a penalty corner won in the 16th minute was brilliantly converted through Deep Grace’s well-struck drag- flick that gave India a 2-1 lead.

In the following minutes, Navneet scored back-to-back field goals to take India’s lead to a comfortable 4-1 at the end of second quarter.

Another penalty corner was awarded in the 41st minute was beautifully converted by Deep Grace that took India’s lead to a strong 5-1.

Gurjit was splendid with her drag flick and converted her second goal through penalty corner in the 42nd minute to ensure India were on path to a big win.

The 22-year-old Gurjit struck yet another penalty corner in the 56th minute to end the match in India’s favour with a 7-1 win.

The Hindu



Indian women thrash Kazakhstan 7-1 to enter Asia Cup semifinals

India came back from being one goal down to win the match easily.


India's Vandana in action against Kazakhstan (Hockey India)

The Indian women's hockey team produced an impressive performance as they thumped Kazakhstan 7-1 win in the quarter-finals of the Asia Cup 2017 here at the Kakamigahara Kawasaki Stadium on Thursday.

Dragflicker Gurjit Kaur was in sublime form as she pumped three goals (4', 42' and 56') while Navneet Kaur scored twice (22' and 27') and Deep Grace converted two penalty corners (16' and 41') to ensure India remained unbeaten in the tournament and also advance to the semi-finals.

After an early setback when Vera Domashneva scored a field goal in the second minute of the match to give Kazakhstan 1-0 lead, India made amends when a tactical manoeuvre in the circle won them a penalty corner in the fourth minute. In-form dragflicker Gurjit Kaur hardly broke a sweat to fiercely strike the ball past Kazakhstan goalkeeper Guzal Bakhavaddin to equalize.

India were off to a steady start, patiently negotiating their way into the 25-yard mark not making hasty forays but waiting for the right opportunity. The Rani-led forward line were smart in their attacks as they created penalty corners to put their opponents under pressure. The plan worked as a penalty corner won in the 16th minute was brilliantly converted through Deep Grace?s well-struck dragflick that gave India a 2-1 lead. The following minutes saw Navneet Kaur score back-to-back field goals in the 22nd and 27th minute to take India?s lead to a comfortable 4-1 at the end of second quarter.

The ten-minute halftime break saw the team comeback stronger on the pitch as they began the third quarter by winning a penalty corner but this time it was well saved by the Kazakhstan goalkeeper. However, another penalty corner awarded in the 41st minute was beautifully converted by Deep Grace that took India?s lead to a strong 5-1.

Gurjit Kaur was splendid in her dragflick to convert her second goal through penalty corner in the 42nd minute to ensure India were on the right path to win. The 22-year-old Gurjit Kaur struck yet another penalty corner in the 56th minute as she registered a hat trick of goals and end the match in India?s favour with a 7-1 win.

DNA



Defence cave-in sees Malaysia losing to Japan

KUALA LUMPUR: Another match. Another late collapse.

When will the Malaysian women’s hockey team ever learn their lesson?

A last quarter defensive cave-in saw Malaysia go down 2-0 to Japan in the quarter-finals of the women’s Asia Cup hockey tournament in Japan yesterday.

With the loss, Malaysia’s hopes of qualifying for 2018 World Cup in London is all over.

A Natsuha Matsumoto field goal in the 48th minute gave Japan the lead at the Gifu Hockey Stadium in Kakamiga-hara.

Japan sealed victory with another field goal through Aya-ne Hirahara in the 59th minute.

In the semi-finals, Japan will face India while China will meet South Korea. Malaysia will take on Kazakhstan in the fifth-eighth placing match tomorrow.

National coach K. Dharmaraj was annoyed with his defenders.

“We gave a good fight to the host for three quarters. Then our defence crumbled when they came under siege in last 12 minutes.

“I thought we could spring a surprise against Japan, but my forwards failed to capitalise on their chances.

The Star of Malaysia



Harendra: Practice matches over, serious end now

s2h team



Indian women’s hockey team’s chief coach Harendra Singh is known for straight forward and forthcoming views and men and matters. He hardly minces words either. The former Indian defender is, unlike many other coaches here, doesn’t toe the line of ‘everything is correct’. He prefers old format of league against present Quarterfinals one.

“I prefer round robin format where every match counts, every goal counts. The top two teams get to play semifinals. In the present format (which is adopted for the Asia Cup), which was also followed in the recent Olympics, first three matches in the pool doesn’t count much. Its well evident in the Asian women’s hockey scene. Teams’ strengths are lop-sided, everyone guesses which team will top the pool, this takes away the thrill of tournaments”.

Having passed through the pool stage, and then having defeated Kazakhstan in the quarterfinal, India is now up against Japan. The home team is also defending champions. Harendra Singh feels the pool matches and quarters are in many ways practice matches, which help the team and the coaches learn their own team’s present form, pick up weak points so that these can be addressed when the big matches happen.

“Now that pool matches are over, even the quarterfinals. My team played as per plan. Most of the things are in place for the big matches” the former defender explained.

“Other than fitness of my team which we are addressing, which can come only in long process, the process we have already initiated, everything else is ready for the big days. Just as today’s semifinal”.

“This is the business end, and we should mean it. Single touch hockey, patience and flawless play is all that I want. The team understands what I want. Support staff are also on the mission. Hope today turns out to be a big day for our talented girls”, he signed off.

Stick2Hockey.com



India's date with Japan today in the semis

s2h team



Kakamigahara (Japan):: India and Japan, pioneers of women's hockey in the continent, and along the way forged a healthy sporting rivary will engage today in the semifinals of the ninth Women's Asia Cup. Both teams made it to the semis in contrasting styles: India walloped Kazakhstan 7-1 while the hosts overcame a tough Malaysia 2-0 on Thursday to lock horns today in the battle for who will get to the final.

India has a all win record, while Japan was thrashed by Korea 0-4 in the pool. India will like to do a Korea on Japan, but the host teams are not easy to beat.

Earlier on Thursday, Indian women registered a 7-1 win against Kazakhstan in the quarter finals at the Kakamigahara Kawasaki Stadium.

Dragflicker Gurjit Kaur was in sublime form as she pumped three goals (4', 42' and 56') while Navneet Kaur scored twice (22' and 27') and Deep Grace converted two PCs (16' and 41'). India will face defending Champions Japan in the Semifinal on Friday.

After an early setback when Vera Domashneva scored a field goal in the 2nd minute of the match to give Kazakhstan 1-0 lead, India made a tactical manoeuvre in the circle which won them a PC in the 4th minute.

In-form dragflicker Gurjit Kaur struck the ball past Kazakhstan goalkeeper Guzal Bakhavaddin to equalize.

India were off to a steady start, patiently negotiating their way into the 25-yard mark not making hasty forays but waiting for the right opportunity.

The Rani-led forward line were smart in their attacks as they created PCs to put their opponents under pressure. The plan worked as a PC won in the 16th minute was brilliantly converted through Deep Grace’s well-struck dragflick that gave India a 2-1 lead.

The following minutes saw Navneet Kaur score back-to-back field goals in the 22nd and 27th minute to take India’s lead to a comfortable 4-1 at the end of second quarter.

The ten-minute halftime break saw the team comeback stronger on the pitch as they began the third quarter by winning a PC but this time it was well saved by the Kazakhstan goalkeeper.

However, another PC awarded in the 41st minute was beautifully converted by Deep Grace that took India’s lead to a strong 5-1.

Gurjit Kaur was splendid in her dragflick to convert her second goal through PC in the 42nd minute to ensure India were on the right path to win. The 22-year-old Gurjit Kaur struck yet another PC in the 56th minute as she registered a hat trick of goals and end the match in India’s favour with a 7-1 win.

On November 3, India will take on Japan in the second Semifinal at 15.00 hours IST while China will play Korea in the first Semifinal at 12.45 hours IST.

Stick2Hockey.com



Stats Speak: Japan is the traditional rival of India In Women Hockey

By B.G.Joshi (Sehore-Bhopal, India)

Like Pakistan in men’s hockey Cherry blossom is arch rival of India in women’s hockey. Most 61 matches had been played between them. In Antwerp (July 2015) World League India beat Japan 1-0 to get the Olympic berth after 36 years. In Johannesburg (July 2017) World League India lost to Japan 0-2 in last match played. Here are statistical highlights of India-Japan Women Hockey:

Particulars

MP

India

won

Drawn

Japan

won

India’s

Goals For

Japan’s

Goals For

Total

61

12

16

33

70

118

In Asia Cup

4

2

1

1

6

8

Last Five

5

0

2

3

6

9

On Japanese Soil

15

2

4

9

13

37

On Nov 3,2017, at 3pm IST, India-Japan will play in Kakamigahara Asia Cup SF

 FIeldhockey.com



German team confirmed for Hockey World League Final

Courtesy of DHB


Germany will look to build on their Semi-Final runners-up finish Photo: FIH/Getty

Germany have announced the squad that will compete for the Sentinel Homes Hockey World League Final in Auckland, New Zealand between 16-26 November 2017.

New National Coach Xavier Reckinger has selected 11 players who played in the EuroHockey Championship in August as well as including eleven who also finished as runners up at the Hockey World League Semi-Final in Johannesburg earlier this year.

"We want to go as far as possible in the Final. I am confident that we can achieve a good result with this team."
Germany Head Coach, Xavier Reckinger

Speaking of the announcement, Rckinger said: "I already accompanied the team this summer and got a good idea of ​​which players we can use to achieve the best possible result in New Zealand."

He continued: "I've decided on a squad that has some very experienced players, but also some who should gain experience and match practice at the highest international level in this last major tournament before the 2018 World Cup."

Speaking about their goals, he said: "We do not go to Auckland just to develop the team. Whilst that's important, of course we want to go as far as possible in the Final. I am confident that we can achieve a good result with this team."

Lisa Altenburg and Annika Sprink will return to the squad. Altenburg had missed the EuroHockey Championships in the Netherlands through injury. Sprink has now fought back into team selection after a cruciate ligament rupture, which she had incurred in the Rio 2016 Olympic Semi-Finals. On the other hand, midfielders Jana Teschke and Pia Oldhafer are out of action due to injuries.

In the Pool stages, Germany will face England, defnding World League champions Argentina and China.

For the full team list, click here.

FIH site



FIH partners with SKY Sport New Zealand to broadcast Sentinel Homes Women’s Hockey World League Final

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has partnered with SKY Sport tobroadcast the Sentinel Homes Hockey World League Final Auckland 2017.

As host broadcaster, SKY Sport New Zealand will provide an all-female commentary team of experts which will further enhance hockey’s reputation of being ‘gender amazing’. Lead commentator Rikki Swannel will be joined by presenter Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and Black Sticks Sandy Hitchcock, Gemma McCaw and Katie Glynn.

"We will be working hard with SKY Sport New Zealand to deliver the world class production that millions of sports fans have come to expect from our events."
FIH Broadcast & TV Director, Andy Oram

Extensive behind the scenes and additional content programming will also be created to bring sports fans much closer to the game as hockey bids to increase the profile of the athletes who make the sport so special.

Speaking about this partnership, FIH Director of TV and Broadcast, Andy Oram, said: “FIH’s 10-year Hockey Revolution strategy aims to make hockey a global game that inspires the next generation. Broadcasting across multiple platforms is crucial to achieving this therefore partnering with the best broadcasters for our events is key.”

He continued: “This is a fantastic opportunity for SKY Sport New Zealand to showcase their talent on a global scale. With a strong international distribution list in place ahead of the event, we will be working hard with SKY Sport New Zealand to deliver the world class production that millions of sports fans have come to expect from our events. As such we very much look forward to seeing some of the new ideas that SKY New Zealand will bring to hockey.”

SKY TV Director of Sport, Richard Last said: “SKY Sport is delighted to be the host broadcaster for the Hockey World League Hockey in Auckland. With 22 matches scheduled over 10 days in November, our team is excited to deliver world class coverage of this great event to a global audience. Having the very best hockey players in the world playing in Auckland will be a privilege, and we’re sure the event will be a success with local and international hockey fans alike.”

The Sentinel Homes Hockey World League Final, Auckland 2017, takes place at North Harbour Hockey Stadium between 17-26 November. Eight of the world’s best national teams will battle it out to be crowned Hockey World League champions, guaranteeing qualification for next year’s Hockey Champions Trophy, whilst vital FIH Hero World Ranking points will also be offered depending on the final standings.

About SKY:
SKY is the leading pay TV service for Kiwis. If you love sports, drama, music, movies, on-demand content and all-round great telly, then you'll love SKY. With more than 115 channels, live streaming on SKY GO and a handy SKY Sport Highlights app, your journey into an incredible world of content starts here. SKY On Demand gives you the freedom to watch what you want when you want at the touch of your remote. Internet connected SKY boxes offer a huge selection of shows, movies and box sets. SKY also have their own free-to-air channel, Prime. Prime offers a viewing experience that's unique in New Zealand. From local goodies to free-to-air sport and gripping drama, Prime is a popular choice for Kiwis looking for their daily fix of entertaining telly. Outside of SKY we offer FAN PASS, which gives fans access to stream SKY Sport channels on a monthly or six monthly basis and NEON which delivers premium subscription-video-on-demand movies and entertainment. SKY are proud to be a Five Star Supporter of the Starship Foundation and the key corporate sponsor of the Starship National Air Ambulance. SKY is the principal sponsor of Special Children's Christmas Parties across New Zealand and we have contributed $1 million dollars over five years to community projects through the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust.

FIH site



Gemma McCaw links up with commentary team for hockey's World League Final


Retired Black Stick Gemma McCaw will commentate for Sky at the Women's Hockey World League Final later this month. GETTY IMAGES

Former Black Sticks hockey player Gemma McCaw has joined the world of television commentary.

McCaw, who in September announced she was taking an indefinite break from international hockey, has joined Sky Sport as part of an all-female commentary team for the pay TV broadcaster's coverage of the Women's Hockey World League Final in Auckland later this month.

McCaw will be joined by lead commentator Rikki Swannell, presenter Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and former Black Sticks Sandy Hitchcock and Katie Glynn.

"This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of Sky Sport's coverage of this great tournament," McCaw said. "When this opportunity presented itself after recently retiring, I jumped at the chance to be involved and I can't wait to get stuck in with this awesome team"

The World League Final is at North Harbour Hockey Stadium on November 17-26.

Eight of the world's best teams will battle it over 22 matches in 10 days.

The tournament winner will qualify for next year's Hockey Champions Trophy, while world ranking points are on offer too.

WORLD LEAGUE FINAL

Netherlands v Black Sticks, Friday, Nov 17, 7.45pm
Black Sticks v  South Korea, Saturday Nov 18, 5.30pm
Black Sticks v USA, Monday, Nov 20, 7.45pm
Quarterfinal 1, Wednesday, Nov 22, 5.30pm
Quarterfinal 2, Wednesday, Nov 22, 8pm
Quarterfinal 3, Thursday, Nov 23, 5.30pm
Quarterfinal 4, Thursday, Nov 23, 8.00pm
5th v 6th playoff, Friday, Nov 24, 5.30pm
Semifinal 1, Friday, Nov 24, 8pm
7th v 8th playoff, Saturday, Nov 25, 5.30pm
Semifinal 2, Saturday, Nov 25, 8pm
Bronze playoff Sunday, Nov 26, 5.30pm
Final, Sunday, Nov 26, 8pm

Stuff



Kookaburras Chasing Consistency At IFoH

Ben Somerford



Kookaburras coach Colin Batch says learning to play consistently well at international level is his side’s goal at the International Festival of Hockey.

World number two Australia will come up against New Zealand (eighth), Pakistan (14th) and Japan (17th) during the tournament in Bendigo and Melbourne.

The Kookaburras, who are due to travel to Bendigo on Friday, are coming off victory at the Oceania Cup in Sydney last month but Batch wants them to perform consistently.

“It’s about playing consistently well at international level,” Batch said.

“That’s been a challenge for us in the past. While we produced some good form during the Oceania Cup we need to continue that during these matches.”

Batch identified facing off against Pakistan and Japan as exciting opportunities for his side, who will be without leaders Mark Knowles, Trent Mitton, Tyler Lovell and Matthew Swann in Victoria.

“Japan and Pakistan have been playing in the Asia Cup and present a different opponent,” he said.

“To play against them, with a different style, with some new players we’ll need to scout well, it’s a good challenge for us.”

Pakistan finished third at the Asia Cup in Bangladesh last month, while Japan ended up fifth.

Hockey Australia media release



One Change To Hockeyroos’ IFoH Team

Ben Somerford


Jacqui Day joins the Hockeyroos squad

The Hockeyroos have been forced to make one change to the team to play at the upcoming International Festival of Hockey in Bendigo and Melbourne.

Defender Kirstin Dwyer has been ruled out due to a thigh injury sustained at training, replaced in the 18-member team by Jacqui Day.

Day has 16 caps and last played for Australia at the World League Semi-Final in Belgium in July.

The Hockeyroos will depart Perth for Victoria on Friday, with the first game against United States on Monday 6 November.
Australia will play the United States, Japan and world number one Netherlands during the festival.

Hockeyroos team for International Festival of Hockey:

Athlete (State)

Laura Barden (VIC)
Jocelyn Bartram (NSW)
Kristina Bates (VIC)
Lily Brazel (VIC)
Jane Claxton (SA)
Jacqui Day (WA)
Ashlea Fey (QLD)
Madison Fitzpatrick (QLD)
Savannah Fitzpatrick (QLD)
Emily Hurtz (VIC)
Stephanie Kershaw (QLD)
Rachael Lynch (VIC)
Kaitlin Nobbs (NSW)
Brooke Peris (NT)
Madi Ratcliffe (VIC)
Emily Smith (NSW)
Renee Taylor (QLD
Georgia Wilson (WA)

Hockey Australia media release



Malgraff fired up by Africa Cup success


Madibaz star Ignatius Malgraff is motivated to achieve even more on the hockey field after helping South Africa win the Africa Cup in Egypt at the weekend.

Following South Africa’s triumph in the Africa Cup at the weekend, Madibaz hockey star Ignatius Malgraff is fired up to take his game to another level as he looks ahead to next year.

The 24-year-old striker, who is studying human movement science at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, was part of the outfit who defeated home team Egypt to be crowned continental champions.

He was joined in the national squad by Madibaz hockey manager Cheslyn Gie, who was the assistant coach.

After drawing 3-3 with the hosts in their pool game in Ismailia, the South Africans came from a goal down to win the final 2-1 on Sunday.

The East London-born Malgraff said it had whetted his appetite for a busy 2018.

“Our performances in Egypt gave me the motivation to strive to become a better hockey player as there is a lot on the table for SA hockey next year,” he said, referring to the Commonwealth Games and World Cup.

The former will take place on the Australian Gold Coast from April 4 to 15, while the latter will be played in India in late November.

Malgraff said he felt the team had learnt a lot at the Africa Cup.

“Obviously major events like the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup are the big ones, but this was a tournament where we trailed 1-0 at halftime and had to show character to come back and win.

“We had to fight extremely hard to overcome the Egyptians and credit must go to them for playing good hockey.”

The success in Egypt was another feather in Malgraff’s cap after he was named Madibaz Sportsman of the Year for the third time last month. He was similarly honoured in 2014 and 2015.

“It’s always a special feeling knowing that your hard work has paid off and has been recognised. There are many superb athletes who achieved in their fields this year and I’d like to say well done to them all.”

Having become a regular member of the management team this year, Gie said one of the key lessons he took from the tournament was to stay calm under pressure.

“That is so important,” he said. “It helps you to make sure you maintain your shape as a team and continue to build pressure on the opposition.”

He added that being crowned champions was critical for South African hockey.

“Failure to win the Africa Cup would have meant we could have dropped to as low as 21st in the world rankings,” he said.

“We could have lost out on a spot at the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup, which would have been catastrophic.

“We picked up vital ranking points at this tournament and so what the team achieved means so much for hockey in our country.”

Gie said there were still major challenges ahead for SA hockey, due largely to its amateur status.

“We still don’t have a major sponsor backing the team and therefore having training camps and holding international friendly matches become nearly impossible,” he said.

“These are vital programmes we need to have in place to ensure the players continue to improve.”

He added, though, that there was a determination in the squad to prove themselves next year.

“The big goal is definitely to try to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games. We have the talent and the potential to do well,” he said.

Fullstop Communications media release



Manpreet Singh interview: Hockey star on marshalling the midfield, India's 'give-and-go' style and much more

Amit Kamath


Manpreet Singh captained India at the recently concluded Asia Cup. Images courtesy: Red Bull

For any youngster, filling the giant boots of Sardar Singh would be a daunting prospect. The 31-year-old has not just been a mainstay of the Indian team, he has been its soul for the past few years. Yet, when India coach Sjoerd Marijne decided to employ the veteran warhorse as a fullback at the recently-concluded Asia Cup, the responsibility of marshalling the midfield fell on the young shoulders of Manpreet Singh.

In fact, not just Sardar's shoes, Manpreet also had to fill in the enormous shoes of PR Sreejesh after being handed captaincy of the team in the absence of the goalkeeper, who is recuperating after having had surgery on his knee.

Manpreet did not disappoint — he was the engine that powered India’s run to the Asia Cup trophy that India lifted after 10 years.

Asked about having to play in Sardar’s position, Manpreet told Firstpost, “As a midfielder my role was to feed the ball to the forwards. There was no pressure on me at the Asia Cup. I don't think about the switch (Sardar moving into defence) as one having any negative connotation, neither does Sardar. The switch was really beneficial to the team, which is why we did it."

“Sardar was moved to defence because of his experience. He has the capability to play long passes from the defence. If the rival team is pressing us in our half, he can easily handle it. He can also lead the team from the back. He's playing at a position where he can see the whole pitch in front of him. He can delegate who needs to mark which rival player,” he said on Thursday before adding that India coach Marijne would take a call soon on whether to employ Sardar as a fullback in future events.

Another facet that stood out during the Asia Cup was India’s style of playing, something Marijne has branded as 'give-and-go hockey'.

“Counter-attacking is our strength. The team which played at the Asia Cup had a mixture of young and experienced players. We played a really attacking brand of hockey this time around, which fetched us a lot of goals. Our brief was to trap the ball with the first touch and pass with the second. Marijne had instructed us not to hang on to the ball too long and maintain our structure.

“In modern hockey, teams prefer to rotate the ball faster because the longer you hold on to the ball, you invite more pressure from the opponents. All teams are now trying the 'give and go' style of hockey. I believe that with this style of hockey, we will do even better in future,” said the 25-year-old, who recently signed with Red Bull.

Manpreet added that while there was not too much of a difference in the coaching styles of Marijne and his predecessor Roelant Oltmans — who was sacked in September due to India’s ‘unsatisfactory results’ in 2016 and 2017 — the former liked to take a backseat and let the players

“There isn't too much of a difference between Oltmans and Marijne because both are from the same country. Marijne is just younger and he keeps telling us to pass the ball as soon as we receive it. Importantly, under Marijne, the players have the freedom to decide what is to be done on the field while the coach only assists,” he said.

Be that as it may, the new coach and the new ‘give and go’ style has fetched India a title, albeit just a continental one in a competition where Malaysia were realistically the only threat to India. Bigger tests await. After all, the next few months will see India play in prestigious, and infinitely more competitive, tournaments like the Hockey World League Final on home soil (December 2017), Commonwealth Games in Australia (April 2018), Asian Games in Jakarta (August 2018) and World Cup (November-December 2018).


With Manpreet Singh as captain, India won the Asia Cup title after 10 years this year

“The Asia Cup title was really important for us primarily because our last two tournaments — Hockey World League Semi Finals and Sultan Azlan Shah — had not gone well. We were unbeaten at the Asia Cup. Besides, winning it after 10 years was special too. The win has boosted our morale which augurs well for the team considering the Hockey World League Final is coming up in the next month,” the Jalandhar lad added.

Before that, they will have to work out the kinks which were apparent during the tournament in Bangladesh. Right after the finale, where India beat Malaysia 2-1, Marijne spoke of how the team needed to work on maintaining consistency.

“One of the things we need to improve upon, and even the coach said this a few times, is maintaining our structure. We lost structure at times at the Asia Cup. And we want to convert all our chances. In our final against Malaysia, we created too many chances but scored only twice. We also need to work on our defence and not concede so many penalty corners,” Manpreet said.

The Asia Cup may be in the bag, but the real test of the team’s new hockey style, new coach and new captain begins now.

Firstpost



Kent derby as Holcombe head to Canterbury


Canterbury's James Oates. Credit Simon Parker

After securing their first win of the season last weekend, Canterbury face Kent rivals Holcombe on Saturday as they go in search of a second victory in the Men’s Hockey League Premier Division.

Three goals in the final nine minutes saw a dramatic end to last weekend’s match against Sevenoaks which saw Canterbury win 3-2 and they will need to display all that fight to take the points against a Holcombe side who have won three of their six games so far.

“Last week was a real up for the team,” said Canterbury’s Team Manager Gary Wyver. “We had a big crowd down for that match, and we hope for more of the same in this week’s derby.

“When we get a good crowd down here it really is like having an extra man; last week we were under the cosh but the crowd got behind us and we got a winner late on, so it can really make a difference.”

Leaders and last season’s champions Surbiton go to second-placed East Grinstead on Sunday in a match which could prove crucial later in the season, while third-placed Beeston go to Sevenoaks.

The top flight’s other action sees Reading host Hampstead and Westminster on Saturday evening, while Wimbledon head to Brooklands MU on Sunday.

In the Men’s Conference East the top two teams also meet with Cambridge hosting Oxted on Sunday. Meanwhile, third-placed Southgate go to Old Loughtonians on Saturday evening, when Richmond also host Old Georgians.

The University of Exeter entertain Team Bath Buccaneers as they bid to preserve their place at the top of the Conference West table, while second-placed Cardiff & Met are at home against Isca.

Unbeaten University of Nottingham play Doncaster in the Men’s Conference North, while the University of Durham – who have also not lost a league match so far this season – are at home against Bowdon.

FIXTURES
Saturday, November 4 2017

Men’s Premier Division
Canterbury v Holcombe 18:00
Reading v Hampstead & Westminster 18:00

Men’s Conference East
Old Loughtonians v Southgate 17:00
Richmond v Old Georgians 18:00

Sunday, November 5 2017

Men’s Premier Division
Brooklands MU v Wimbledon 14:00
East Grinstead v Surbiton 14:00
Sevenoaks v Beeston 14:00

Men’s Conference North
Univ of Nottingham v Doncaster 12:30
Deeside Ramblers v Leeds 13:30
Sheffield Hallam v Cannock 13:30
Preston v Loughborough Students 14:00
Univ of Durham v Bowdon 14:30

Men’s Conference East
Cambridge City v Oxted 12:30
Chichester v Teddington 12:30
West Herts v Brighton & Hove 14:00

Men’s Conference West
Cardiff & Met v Isca 12:30
Cheltenham v Univ of Birmingham 12:30
Univ of Exeter v Team Bath Buccaneers 12:30
Fareham v Clifton Robinsons 13:30
Havant v Olton & West Warwicks 14:00

England Hockey Board Media release



Slough test for Uni of Birmingham


Lydia Macdonnell in action for the University of Birmingham. Credit Andrew Smith

After climbing up to second with victory over East Grinstead last weekend, the University of Birmingham will be aiming to continue their winning form as they go to Slough in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division on Saturday.

It is tight at the top of the table with both teams in a list of five that could go top after this weekend but Birmingham’s Berkshire-based opponents will be gunning for glory after being beaten by reigning champions Surbiton last time out.

“Even when they were fighting to stay up last year Slough were a very difficult team to play against and they have worked hard since last year and picked up a few points early on,” said the University of Birmingham’s Head Coach Phil Gooderham.

“It’s a very close league at the moment with everybody beating everybody else, but I think it’ll settle down after a couple more weeks.

“We had a poor pre-season because we had so many goals away, but things have picked up for us,” added Gooderham, whose side have not lost since September.

Elsewhere, Surbiton will be looking to extend their three-point lead at the top of the table when they head to East Grinstead, while Clifton Robinsons – who drew with last season’s runners-up Holcombe last weekend - have a match at Buckingham.

There is also the Kent derby match at Canterbury with Holcombe the visitors in a double-header with their men’s teams. Canterbury are desperate for points with just one draw to their name this season, while Holcombe have only won two of their first six and will be desperate for points so they do not fall behind the frontrunners.

Finally, Leicester are hosting Bowdon Hightown and will be looking to build on last weekend’s 4-1 win over Canterbury.

Leaders Hampstead and Westminster will be looking to continue their free-scoring ways in the Investec Conference East as they host Harleston Magpies, while Sevenoaks will similarly be looking to preserve their 100% record as they go to St Albans.

Beeston have a 100% record in the Investec Conference North, and they entertain Ben Rhydding on Saturday while Brooklands Poynton – who scored nine goals in their win over Wakefield last weekend – will be aiming for a similar result when they go to Timperley.

Reading go to Isca in the Investec Conference West as they bid to preserve the only unbeaten record in the table. Meanwhile, leaders Trojans also have an away match with Stourport being their hosts.

FIXTURES
Saturday, November 4 2017

Investec Premier Division
Buckingham v Clifton Robinsons 12:00
Slough v Univ of Birmingham 12:30
East Grinstead v Surbiton 13:30
Leicester v Bowdon Hightown 14:30
Canterbury v Holcombe 16:00

Investec Conference North
Univ of Durham v Sutton Coldfield 12:00
Wakefield v Loughborough Students 12:00
Timperley v Brooklands Poynton 12:30
Beeston v Ben Rhydding 14:00

Investec Conference East
St Albans v Sevenoaks 13:00
Barnes v Bedford 13:30
Hampstead & Westminster v Harleston Magpies 13:30
Wimbledon v Chelmsford 14:00
Cambridge City v Southgate 15:30

Investec Conference West
Isca v Reading 12:00
Olton & West Warwicks v Cannock 12:00
Swansea City v Gloucester City 12:00
Team Bath Buccaneers v Oxford Hawks 12:30
Stourport v Trojans 14:30

Sunday, November 5

Investec Conference North
Liverpool Sefton v Fylde 12:30

England Hockey Board Media release



Terengganu bank on four national players in Razak Cup

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu will rely on four national players to help them defend their title in the Razak Cup hockey championship, which will start in Ipoh tomorrow.

The Saari brothers – Fitri and Faizal – as well as Mohd Hafizuddin Othman and Nik Aiman Nik Rozemi are the mainstays of the team this year.

Another national player, Mohd Firhan Azhaari, is recovering from a leg injury and will undergo a last-minute fitness test before a decision is made on his availability.

The other players, according to coach Sarjit Singh, are from the Terengganu Sukma team.

“We will rely heavily on the younger players, just like last year. Last year, we had 13 players from the Sukma team and most of them have retained their places in the squad.

“So we’re hoping to do well again. The national players we have in the team will guide the youngsters. The tournament is also a good grooming ground for future stars and the Terengganu team for the Sukma next year,” he said.

Terengganu head Group A in Division One with Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka. They will meet Penang in their opening match at the Azlan Shah Stadium tomorrow.

Group B comprises Police, Perak, Johor and Negri Sembilan.

Sarjit expects this year’s title race to be an open affair as “quite a number of the teams will be parading younger players”.

“Seven-time champions and hosts Perak, last year’s runners-up Police and KL are still the teams to be watch out for. If my players can rise to the occasion, then we can do well,” said Sarjit.

“We’ve only had all the players in training since Monday. So, I will be happy if they can improve with each match.”

Division Two will feature nine teams, including three foreign sides.

The state teams are Kedah, Selangor, Perlis, Kelantan, Armed Forces and Pahang while the foreign entries are Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia.

The Star of Malaysia



Alegre and Casasayas excited about EHL KO16 draw as they eye FINAL4 shot


©: Frank Uijlenbroek / World Sport Pics

Real Club de Polo’s David Alegre and Alex Casasayas say they both are happy with the EHL KO16 draw and a date with Holcombe in the knock—out phase of the competition next Easter.

Tickets for the event went on sale earlier today as clubs found out their route toward a potential tilt at the Alain Danet Trophy.

For Alegre, he said of the draw: “We cannot hide that we are quite happy with the KO16 draw for this year. We know that there are not easy rivals in the EHL but we have always faced some of the best teams in Europe in the last KO16 editions.

“We failed against Oranje-Zwart and Amsterdam in their own fields in the last few years, always fighting and having chances till the last minute. After being also eliminated by RW Köln twice, now we have a new chance against Holcombe, the semi-finalist in the last English league play-offs.

“Also, we know that we could potentially play against Royal Herakles or our domestic rival Atlètic Terrassa in a hypothetical KO8 clash. This also means that we have to manage the pressure better than them. We are facing the challenge plenty of hope but also knowing that we carry a lot of responsibility.”

For striker Casasayas, he believes that this season is a great opportunity for Polo to make their return to the FINAL4 after three runs to the KO8 in the last four seasons.

“For four consecutive years, we’ve missed the chance to get into the FINAL4 Four of the Euro Hockey League. It’s been our goal since 2013 and we consider this one a good opportunity.

“We don’t underestimate any opponent – we’ve never done that either in the Spanish competitions or in Europe – but we know that, this year, we’re able to win both Holcombe in the KO16 and Herakles or Atlètic Terrassa in the hypothetical KO8.

“Since the day of the draw, we are aware of our real goals and working harder than ever to get our pursuits. We can’t wait until Easter!”

Euro Hockey League media release



Division I Weekend College Games: Conference Tournaments

With post-season conference tournaments taking place, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference in Division I, II and III.

 

DIVISION I CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS: 

 


Atlantic Coast Conference
Louisville, Ky. | Host: Louisville | November2, 3 & 5, 2017
  University of Virginia
ACC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 15-3
ACC Record: 5-1
  Duke University
ACC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 15-2
ACC Record: 4-2

University of Louisville
ACC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 12-6
ACC Record: 4-2

Wake Forest University
ACC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 12-6
ACC Record: 3-3
 
University of North Carolina
ACC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 13-4
ACC Record: 3-3
  Syracuse University
ACC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 12-5
ACC Record: 2-4

Boston College
ACC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 11-7
ACC Record: 0-6

 
       

The ACC Field Hockey Championship will start today, Thursday, November 2 in Louisville, Ky. beginning with the quarterfinals. Virginia holds the top seed for the tournament and will get a bye in the first round, and they are also the defending ACC Champions and will play the winner of No. 4 Wake Forest and No. 5 North Carolina match-up. The ACC is considered one of the hardest field hockey conferences to win in Division I field hockey. All seven teams are ranked in the top 15 of the NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll. Four teams in the conference have won an ACC Championship: Virginia (1 title), Wake Forest (4 titles), Maryland (10 titles) and North Carolina (19 titles). Despite competing in the finals multiple times, Syracuse has yet to win the title since joining the ACC. ACC teams have claimed 18 NCAA Championships over the years. The last time an ACC team didn’t compete in the NCAA tournament was in 1998. 


Thursday, November 2, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
11:00 a.m. ET No. 4 Wake Forest vs No. 5 North Carolina WF 2 , UNC 3
1:30 p.m. ET No. 2 Duke vs No. 7 Boston College Duke 3, BC 2 (OT)
4:00 p.m. ET No. 3 Louisville vs No. 6 Syracuse Louisville 3, Syracuse 2
     
Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Virginia vs No. 5 North Carolina ACC Network Extra
2:30 p.m. ET No. 2/No.7 Winner vs No.3/No.6 Winner ACC Network Extra
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET ACC Championship ACC Network Extra
     
 *Depending on region, all games are subject to blackout
 



Big Ten
East Lansing, Mich. | Host: Michigan State | October 27 & 29, November 3 & 5, 2017
  University of Michigan
B1G Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 17-2
B1G Record: 8-0 

University of Maryland
B1G Rank: No. 2
Overall Record:13-5
B1G Record: 6-2
 
Penn State University
B1G Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 15-3
B1G Record: 6-2
Northwestern University
B1G Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 14-5
B1G Record: 6-2
  Rutgers University
B1G Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 9-9
B1G Record: 3-5
  Iowa University
B1G Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 7-11
B1G Record: 3-5
 
Michigan State University
B1G Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 8-11
B1G Record: 2-6
 
Ohio State University
B1G Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 8-11
B1G Record: 2-6 

Indiana University
B1G Rank: No. 9
Overall Record: 8-11
B1G Record: 3-5
   
       

Heading into the tournament, Michigan clinched the No. 1 seed after going 8-0 in conference play to earn the Big Ten Regular Season Title. Penn State is the defending Big Ten Tournament Champion and is likely to challenge Michigan for the title. Although the Wolverines are favored to win, No. 2 Marlyand, No. 3 Penn State and No. 4 Northwestern have all had successful seasons.

The Big Ten Conference Tournament began last Friday with a play-in game to reach the quarterfinals between No. 8 Ohio State and No. 9 Indiana. The Buckeyes cruised past Indiana 3-1 to head to the quarterfinals where they faced No.1 Michigan. Unfortunately, Ohio State’s 2017 season came to an end when they were ousted by the Wolverines, 3-0. In the second game, Northwestern rallied late to defeat No. 5 Rutgers, 4-3. In the third match, Penn State dropped No. 6 Iowa 5-1. In the final quarterfinal match-up, Maryland shutout No. 7 Michigan State, 3-0.

The Big Ten has remained very competitive this year, so expect some upsets to happen this weekend. Penn State has the most Big Ten Tournament Titles with ten, followed by Iowa with ten and Michigan with eight. The Big Ten has only won two NCAA Tournament Championships compared to the ACC’s 18.  


Friday, October 27, 2017 | Play-In Game
Time Teams Score
3:00 p.m. ET No. 8 Ohio State vs No. 9 Indiana OSU 3, Indiana 1
 
Sunday, October 29, 2019 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Michigan vs No. 8 Ohio State Michigan 3, OSU 0
12:00 p.m. ET No. 5 Penn State vs No. 6 Iowa PSU 5, Iowa 1
12:30 p.m. ET No. 4 Northwestern vs No. 5 Rutger Northweastern 4, Rutger 3
1:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Maryland vs No. 7 Michigan State Maryland 3, MSU 0
     
Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
11:00 a.m. ET No. 1 Michigan vs No. 4 Northwestern BTN/BTN2Go
1:30 pm.. ET No. 2 Maryland vs No. 3 Penn State BTN/BTN2Go
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET Big Ten Championship BTN/BTN2Go



Atlantic 10
Amherst, Mass. | Host: UMassachusetts | November 3 & 4, 2017

Saint Joseph's University
A10 Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 14-5
A10 Record: 8-0

University of Richmond
A10 Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 8-10
A10 Record: 6-2

University of Massachusetts
A10 Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 11-7
A10 Record: 6-2

Saint Francis (Pa.) University
A10 Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 11-8
A10 Record: 4-4

La Salle University
A10 Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 8-9
A10 Record: 5-4

Lock Haven University
A10 Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 10-8
A10 Record: 4-4
 
Virginia Commonwealth University
A10 Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 7-11
A10 Record: 2-6

Davidson College
A10 Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 6-13
A10 Record: 2-6

Saint Louis University
A10 Rank: No. 9
Overall Record: 2-14
A10 Record: 0-8




       

The A10 Championship begins Friday, November 3 in Amherst, Mass., hosted by the University of Massachusetts. After going 7-1 in the conference, top seeded Saint Joseph’s claimed its second consecutive Atlantic 10 regular season championship. The Hawks, making their third consecutive appearance in the championship, will meet fourth seeded Richmond at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The other semifinal match-up will feature No. 2 Massachusetts and No. 3 Virigina Commonwealth University at 2:00 p.m. UMass are the defending A10 Champions and have won the tournament the last three consecutive years. They have 16 A10 Tournament Championships with the next closest Richmond at eight. 


Friday November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
11:00 a.m. ET No. 1 Saint Joseph's vs No. 4 Richmond A10 Network
2:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Massachusetts vs No. 3 VCU A10 Network
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
2:00 p.m. ET A10 Championship A10 Network



America East
Stockton, Calif. | Host: Pacific | November 3-6, 2016
East 
  University of Albany
East Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 11-6
East Record: 6-2

University of Maine
East Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 12-5
East Record: 6-2 


University of New Hampshire
East Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 7-11
East Record: 4-4

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
East Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 9-10
East Record: 3-5

University of Vermont
East Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 5-12
East Record: 1-7


West
  Stanford University
West Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 10-7
West  Record: 4-2
 

University of California, Berkeley
West Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 9-7
West  Record: 4-2

 
University of the Pacific
West Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 9-8
West  Record: 4-2
University of California, Davis
West Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 1-16
West  Record: 0-6
       

The America East Tournament will kickoff Thursday, November 2 on the campus of the University of Massachusetts, Lowell with cross-divisional quarterfinal action. Albany received the No.1 seed in the American East Tournament after earning the co-regular season title, tying Maine with a 6-2 conference record. In the West Division, Stanford earned the regular season title and the No. 1 seed with a 4-2 conference record. Although Stanford are the defending America East Conference Champions, Albany and Maine have proven themselves as competitors for the conference championship title this season.   


Thursday, November 2, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 1E Albany vs No. 4W UC Davis AE.TV
3:30 p.m. ET No. 1W Stanford vs No. 4E UMass Lowell AE.TV
     
Friday, November 3, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET No. 2W California vs No. 3E New Hampshire AE.TV
2:30 p.m. ET No. 2E Maine vs No. 3W Pacific AE.TV
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET Game 1 Winner vs Game 3 Winner AE.TV
2:30 p.m. ET Game 2 Winner vs Game 4 Winner AE.TV
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m ET AE Championship AE.TV



Big East, presented by Jeep
Providence, R.I. | Host: Providence | November 3 & 5, 2017

University of Connecticut
Big East Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 17-0
Big East Record: 7-0

Liberty University
Big East Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 7-10
Big East Record: 5-2
  Old Dominion University
Big East Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 8-9
Big East Record: 5-2
 
Providence College
Big East Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 11-7
Big East Record: 4-3
 
Villanova University
Big East Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 7-10
Big East Record: 3-4
 
Quinnipiac University
Big East Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 6-12
Big East Record: 3-4


Georgetown University
Big East Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 9-10
Big East Record: 1-6

Temple University
Big East Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 4-14
Big East Record: 0-7
       

Providence will host the 2017 Big East Tournament set for November 3-5 at Lennon Family Field in Providence, R.I. Connecticut claimed the top seed in the tournament by going undefeated in regular season and conference play. The Huskies will be looking to win its sixth consecutive Big East Championship. The last time another team won the Big East Championship was in 2011. This season, UConn scored 33 goals while allowing only 7 goals in conference play. Over the last six years, UConn has gone onto win back-to-back NCAA Championships. No. 4 Providence and Villanova are the only other schools out of the current members to have won a Big East Tournament Championship. 


Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 1 UConn vs No. 4 Providence Big East Digital Netowrk
4:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Liberty vs No. 3 Old Dominion Big East Digital Network
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET Big East Championship Big East Digital Network



Colonial Athletic Association
Newark, Del. | Host: Delaware | November 3 & 5, 2017

University of Delaware
CAA Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 13-4
CAA Record: 6-0

James Madison University
CAA Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 12-5
CAA Record: 5-1
  William & Mary College
CAA Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 12-6
CAA Record: 4-2

Northeastern University
CAA Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 8-11
CAA Record: 3-3

Drexel University
CAA Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 7-12
CAA Record: 2-4
Hofstra University
CAA Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 7-12
CAA Record: 1-5

Towson University
CAA Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 1-16
CAA Record: 0-6


       

The CAA Tournament will begin Friday, November 3 in Newark, Del. The Hens claimed the No. 1 seed with an unbeaten conference record for the second straight season. Delaware enters the weekend having won four consecutive CAA titles, along with obtaining the program’s first-ever NCAA National Title in 2016. No. 2  James Madison and No. 3 William & Mary have also had successful 2017 campaigns thus far with both teams breaking into the top 20 of the NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll. The last time JMU won a CAA Championship was in 2008.


Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
3:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Delaware vs No. 4 Northeastern CAA.TV
6:00 p.m. ET No. 2 James Madison vs No. 3 William & Mary CAA.TV
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET CAA Championship  



Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
West Long Branch, N.J. | Host: Monmouth | November 3 & 5, 2017

Monmouth University
MAAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 14-3
MAAC Record: 5-1

LIU Brooklyn
MAAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record:4-13
MAAC Record: 4-2
  Fairfield University
MAAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 7-11
MAAC Record: 4-2 
 
Rider University
MAAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 8-10
MAAC Record: 3-3
 
Sacred Heart University
MAAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record:7-12
MAAC Record: 3-3
 
Siena College
MAAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record:1-16
MAAC Record: 1-5
 
Bryant University
MAAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 3-16
MAAC Record: 1-5

 
 
       

The MAAC Tournament gets underway Friday, November 3 at Monmouth University. Monmouth went 5-1 in conference play and claimed the No. 1 seed for the tournament. The Hawks earned their fourth-straight MAAC Regular Season Title and they are the defending 2016 MAAC Champions. The MACC has only existed since 2013 with Quinnipiac and Fairfield both having one title and Monmouth having two titles.


Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
11:00 a.m. ET No. 2 LIU Brooklyn vs No. 3 Fairfield MAAC.TV
3:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Monmouth vs No. 4 Rider MAAC.TV
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET MAAC Championship ESPN3



Mid-American Conference
Kent, Ohio | Host: Kent State | November 3 & 4, 2017
  Miami University of Ohio
MAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 9-8
MAC Record: 6-0
  Kent State University
MAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 8-9
MAC Record: 5-1
 
Longwood University
MAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record:11-5
MAC Record: 4-2
Appalachian State University
MAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 8-9
MAC Record: 3-3

Ohio University
MAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record:4-12
MAC Record:2-4

Ball State University
MAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 5-12
MAC Record: 1-5

Central Michigan University
MAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 0-18
MAC Record: 0-6

 
       

The MAC Tournament will take place in Ohio at Kent State University. Miami University claimed the No. 1 seed in the tournament after going 6-0 in conference play. In 2016, Kent State won its third straight MAC Tournament Championship and will looking to get their fourth straight title this weekend. However, Miami of Ohio won back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013 and will be strong contenders as well. Kent State has 13 Mid-American Conference titles which is the most in the MAC. Ball State has the second most MAC titles with nine. Longwood and Appalachian state are the only two schools in the conference to have never won a MAC Tournament Championship. 


Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
11:30 a.m. ET No. 1 Miami (OH) vs No. 4 Appalachian State  
2:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Kent State vs No. 3 Longwood  
     
Saturday, November 4, 2016 | Final
Time Teams Score
2:00 p.m. ET MAC Championship  



Patriot League
Boston, Mass. | Host: Boston U | November 3 & 5, 2017
 
Boston University
PL Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 11-7
PL  Record: 6-0

 
American University
PL Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 13-5
PL Record: 5-1


Bucknell University
PL Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 9-9
PL Record: 3-3


College of the Holy Cross
PL Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 7-10
PL Record: 3-3

Lehigh University
PL Rank: No. 5
Overall Record:5-12
PL Record: 2-4

Lafayette College
PL Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 7-11
PL Record: 2-4

Colgate University
PL Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 4-13
PL Record: 0-6

 
       

The Patriot League Field Hockey Championship will be hosted by Boston University at New Balance Field. Boston University is the No. 1 seed and favorite to win the Patriot League. They earned the top seed after completing their second perfect 6-0 in conference play in the past three years. American also went 5-1 and are the defending Patriot League Champions. No. 3 Bucknell has 19 tournament appearances, but is the only school in the conference to have never won a Patriot League Tournament Championship.


Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Boston U vs No. 4 Holy Cross Patriot League Network
3:00 p.m. ET No. 2 American vs No. 3 Bucknell Patriot League Network
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET Patriot League Championship  

USFHA media release



Division II Weekend College Games: Conference Tournaments

With post-season conference tournaments taking place, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference in Division I, II and III

 

DIVISION II CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS: 

 


Northeast-10
Host: Highest Seed | October 31, November 3 & 6, 2017

Saint Anselm University
NE-10 Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 17-1
NE-10Record: 11-1

Stonehill College
NE-10 Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 13-5
NE-10 Record: 10-2
  Pace University
NE-10 Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 15-4
NE-10 Record: 9-3
  LIU Post
NE-10 Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 16-3
NE-10 Record: 9-3

Merrimack College
NE-10 Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 11-7
NE-10 Record: 7-5

Assumption College
NE-10 Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 11-8
NE-10Record: 7-5
  Franklin Pierce University
NE-10 Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 10-7
NE-10 Record: 7-5 
  Aldephi University
NE-10 Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 7-11
NE-10 Record: 5-7
  Bentley College
NE-10 Rank: No. 9
Overall Record: 6-11
NE-10 Record: 5-7 
  Southern New Hampshire University
NE-10 Rank: No. 10
Overall Record: 8-9
NE-10 Record: 4-8
  Saint Michael's College
NE-10 Rank: No. 11
Overall Record: 7-11
NE-10 Record: 3-9 
  American International College
NE-10 Rank: No. 12
Overall Record: 2-16
NE-10 Record: 1-11

Southern Connecticut State University
NE-10 Rank: No. 13
Overall Record: 2-16
NE-10 Record: 0-12


       

Saint Anselm clinched the Northeast-10 (NE-10) Conference Regular Season Championship after going 17-1 overall this season. The Hawks lead the nation in winning percentage and have won seven-straight games heading into this weekend’s playoffs. LIU Post are the defending NE-10 Champions and will be looking to clinch back-to-back titles.

In the first quarterfinal match-up, No. 4 LIU Post defeated No. 5 Merrimack, 9-3. With the win, LIU Post is now 16-3 overall. In the second quarterfinal game, No. 3 Pace was upset by No. 6 Assumption, 2-1, in overtime. Pace got on the board first but Assumption scored two unanswered goals to secure the victory.

The first semifinal game features No.1 Saint Anselm against  No. 4 LIU Post on Friday, November 3. The match-up will be a rematch of last year’s championship final in which LIU Post defeated Saint Anselm 2-1 to win the NE-10 Championship. In the second semifinal match-up, No. 2 Stonehill will take on No. 6 Assumption. The winner of these games will go onto play in the NE-10 Championship on Sunday, November 5 at 1:00 p.m. ET.


Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
4:00 p.m. ET No. 4 LIU Post vs No. 5 Merrimack LIU Post 9, Merrimack 3
7:00 p.m. ET No. 3 Pace vs No. 6 Assumption Pace 1, Assumption 2 (OT)
     
Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
6:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Saint Anselm vs No. 4 LIU Post  Live Broadcast
6:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Stonehill vs. No. 6 Assumption  Live Broadcast
     
Sunday, November 6, 2016 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET NE-10Championship  



Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
QF Host: Highest Seed | SF&Final: Shippensburg | October 31, November 13 & 5, 2017
  Shippensburg University
PSAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 14-3
PSAC Record: 9-1

  Millersville University
PSAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 14-4
PSAC Record: 8-2

East Stroudsburg University
PSAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 16-3
PSAC Record: 8-2

West Chester University
PSAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 13-6
PSAC Record: 6-4
 
Bloomsburg University
PSAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 10-9
PSAC Record: 6-4
 
Slippery Rock University
PSAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 10-9
PSAC Record: 5-5

Kutztown University
PSAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 11-7
PSAC Record: 5-5

Mansfield University
PSAC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 8-10
PSAC Record: 3-7
 
Mercyhurst College
PSAC Rank: No. 9
Overall Record: 7-11
PSAC Record: 2-8

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
PSAC Rank: No. 10
Overall Record:5-12
PSAC Record: 2-8

Seton Hill College
PSAC Rank: No. 11
Overall Record: 4-14
PSAC Record: 1-9

 
       

Six teams started their battle for the PSAC field hockey title on Tuesday, October 31 while the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds earned a bye and will play in semifinal action on Friday.

No. 4 Wester Chester defeated No. 5 1-0 this past Tuesday to move onto the semifinals. The Golden Rams held a 17-4 edge in shots and shots on goal at 8-3. No. 3 East Stroudsburg rolled past No. 6 Slippery Rock 5-0 this past Tuesday to advance to the semifinals. The Warriors advances to the semifinals for the fourth straight year.

Shippensburg earned the No. 1 seed after posting a 14-3, 9-1 PSAC record and will host the semifinals and final of the PSAC tournament. The Raiders will face Wester Chester in the first semifinal match-up. Millersville earned the No. 2 seed after going 14-4, 8-2 PSAC record and will take on East Stroudsburg in the second semifinal game. East Stroudsburg split their two meetings with Millersville in the regular season, winning 2-0 on the road in a non-conference game and falling 1-0 (2OT) in the PSAC match-up.


Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 3 East Stroudsburg vs No. 6 Slippery Rock ESU 5, Slippery Rock 0
4:00 p.m. ET No.4 West Chester vs No. 5 Bloomsburg WCU 1, Bloomsburg 0
     
Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 4 West Chester vs No. 1 Shippensburg Live Broadcast
3:30 p.m. ET No. 3 East Stroudsburg vs No. 2 Millerville Live Broadcast
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET PSAC Championship  



Eastern College Athletic Conference
St. Charles, Mo. | Host: Lindenwood | November 3 & 5, 2017

Lindenwood University
ECAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 15-2
ECAC Record: 9-1

Limestone College
ECAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 14-3
ECAC Record: 9-1
 
Bellarmine University
ECAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 8-10
ECAC Record: 5-5

 
Newberry College
ECAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 6-12
ECAC Record: 3-7

Belmont Abbey College
ECAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record:7-11
ECAC Record: 2-8

Mercy College
ECAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 7-11
ECAC Record: 2-8
       

Facing off in the first semifinal game is No. 2 Lindenwood (15-2, 9-1 ECAC) and No. 3 Bellarmine (8-10, 5-5 ECAC) on Friday, November 3. During the regular season, Lindenwood defeated Bellarmine twice, topping them 3-1 on September 3 and again by the same score on September 16.

No. 1 Limestone captured the regular season title with a dominating record of 14-3 overall and 9-1 in ECAC play. The Saints will take on No. 4 Newberry, who finished the regular season with a record of 6-12 and 3-7 in the ECA. During the regular season, Limestone defeated Newberry twice, first on September 23 by a score of 4-0 and again on October 20 just 1-0.

The winners will advance to the ECAC Championships game on Sunday, November 5 at 1:00 p.m. ET and the third-place match will happen prior.


Friday November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
4:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Lindenwood vs No. 3 Bellarmine  
7:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Limestone vs No. 4 Newberry  
     
Sunday, November 5, 2016 | Final
Time Teams Score
10:30 a.m. ET Third-Place Game  
1:00 p.m. ET ECAC Championship  

 

Image courtesy of Don Adams Jr.

USFHA media release



Division III Weekend College Games: Conference Tournaments

With post-season conference tournaments taking place, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference in Division I, II and III

 

DIVISION III CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS: 

 


Colonial State Athletic Conference
Host: Highest Seed | November 1 & 4, 2017

Gwynedd Mercy University
CSAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 16-3
CSAC Record: 7-0

Cabrini College
CSAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 8-9
CSAC Record: 5-2

Marywood University
CSAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 5-13
CSAC Record: 4-3

Immaculata University
ACC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 6-14
ACC Record: 4-3
  Cedar Crest College
CSAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 10-6
CSAC Record: 3-4 
  Keystone College
CSAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 6-10
CSAC Record: 3-4

Neumann University
CSAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 6-10
CSAC Record: 3-4

Notre Dame of Maryland University
CSAC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 1-13
CSAC Record: 0-7
       

The CSAC tournament will started Wednesday with both semifinal match-ups. In the first game, No. 2 Cabrini hosted No. 3 Marywood. Althought the Cavaliers recorded just four shots in the game, it provided to be more than enough as they ousted Marywood 2-0 to advance to the title match.

In the second semifinal game, No. 1 Gwynedd Mercy easily defeated No. 4 Immaculata to advance to their eighth-straight CSAC Championship game.

For the last seven seasons, it has been Cabrini and Gwynedd Mercy in the title game. Cabrini won last year’s CSAC title game, snapping Gwynedd’s four-year reign.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
6:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Cabrini vs No. 3 Marywood Cabrini 2, Marywood 0
7:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Gwynedd Mercy vs No. 4 Immaculata GM 9, Immaculata 0
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Gwynedd Mercy vs No. 2 Cabrini Gwynedd Mercy Athletics



Capital Athletic Conference
Host: Highest Seed | October 29, November 1 & 4, 2017
  Christopher Newport University
CAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 16-1
CAC Record: 6-0
  Salisbury College
CAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 12-3
CAC Record: 5-1
 
 
York College (Pa.)
CAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 12-6
CAC Record: 4-2
 
Mary Washington University
CAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 11-8
CAC Record: 3-3
 
St. Mary's College (Md.)
CAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 8-11
CAC Record: 2-4

Welsey College
CAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 5-13
CAC Record: 1-5

Frostburg State University
CAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 5-14
CAC Record: 0-6


       

Having started the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) tournament on Sunday, October 29, when No. 4 Mary Washington dropped No. 5 St. Mary’s 7-1 to advance to the semifinal round where they met No. 1 Christopher Newport. The event contest saw the Captains take the 1-0 victory to advance to the final.

No. 2 Salisbury hosted No. 3 York in the other semifinal match-up. After the Sea Gulls drew the match even in the 54th minute, they went on to be victorious 3-2 in overtime to advance to the CAC title match. Salisbury will look to make it a five-peat for CAC titles as they have won since 2013.


Sunday, October 29, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 4 Mary Washington vs No. 5 St. Mary's MW 7, St. Mary's 1
     
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
6:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Christopher Newport vs No. 4 Mary Washington CNU 1, MW 0
6:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Salisbury vs No. 3 York Salisbury 3, York 2 (OT)
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
 Time  Teams  Score
TBD No. 1 Christopher Newport vs No. 2 Salisbury  



Centennial Conference
Host: Highest Seed | October 31, November 3 & 5, 2017
  Johns Hopkins University
CC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 13-4
CC Record: 9-1
  Franklin & Marshall College
CC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 13-3
CC Record: 9-1
  Ursinus College
CC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 10-7
CC Record: 8-2
  Washington College
CC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 9-9
CC Record: 6-4
  Haverford College
CC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 11-7
CC Record:5-5
  Dickinson College
CC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 10-7
CC Record: 5-5

Muhlenberg College
CC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 7-9
CC Record: 5-5

Gettysburg College
CC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 7-9
CC Record: 5-5

Swarthmore College
CC Rank: No. 9
Overall Record: 7-10
CC Record: 2-8
McDaniel College
CC Rank: No. 10
Overall Record: 2-15
CC Record: 1-9
 
Bryn Mawr College
CC Rank: No. 11
Overall Record: 6-11
CC Record: 0-10
   
       

No. 4 Washington College and No. 5 Haverford opened Centennial Conference (CC) play on Tuesday, October 31, where Haverford was victorious 2-1, to advance to the semifinals and face No. 1 Johns Hopkins. In the other semifinal match, No. 3 Ursinus is seeking their fifth consecutive CC crown and looking for their 15th straight conference tournament appearance when they face No.2 Franklin & Marshall. They have won 12 championships overall, and all of them have come in the last 13 years. 


Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
3:30 p.m. ET No. 4 Washington College vs No. 5 Haverford WC 1, Haverford 2
 
Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
12:30 p.m. ET No. 1 Johns Hopkins vs No. 5 Haverford Centennial Conference
3:30 p.m. ET No. 2 Franklin & Marshall vs No. 3 Ursinus Centennial Conference
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
11:00 a.m. ET Centennial Conference Championship Centennial Conference



Commonwealth Coast Conference
Host: Highest Seed | November 1 & 4, 2017

University of New England
CCC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 16-4
CCC  Record: 11-1

Endicott College
CCC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 17-3
CCC Record:11-1
  Salve Regina University
CCC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 10-8
CCC Record:7-5
  Western New England University
CCC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 9-10
CCC Record:6-6
  Nichols College
CCC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 5-12
CCC Record:3-9
 
Roger Williams University
CCC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record:5-12
CCC Record: 3-9 

Gordon College
CCC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 3-15
CCC Record: 1-11

 
       

University of New England won the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) regular season title with an extremely strong showing in the conference. The Nor’Easters were 11-1 against CCC foes and claimed the top seed for the fifth year in a row as they seek the program’s fourth straight championship. The reigning champs hosted No. 4 Western New England in a rematch from last year’s Championship game on Wednesday. A battle until the end, the University of New England defeated Western in overtime 2-1. The other semifinal game saw Endicott handle Salve Regina 5-1 to advance to the final.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
6:00 p.m. ET No. 1 University of New England vs No. 4 Western New England UNE 2, Western NE 1 (OT)
6:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Endicott vs No. 3 Salve Regina Endicott 5, Salve Regina 1
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 1 University of New England vs No. 2 Endicott UNE Nor'Easters



Empire 8 Athletic Conference
Washington, Pa. | Host: Washington & Jefferson | November 3 & 4, 2017
 
Washington & Jefferson College
E8 Rank: No. 1
Overall Record:11-4
E8 Record: 7-0

  St. John Fisher College
E8 Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 15-3
E8  Record: 6-1
 
Utica College
E8 Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 8-9
E8 Record: 4-3
  Houghton College
E8 Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 10-7
E8 Record: 4-3
 
Hartwick College
E8 Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 11-6
E8 Record: 4-3
 
Stevens Institute of Technology
E8 Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 6-11
E8 Record: 2-5

Elmira College
E8 Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 3-14
E8 Record: 1-6
 
Nazareth College
E8 Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 2-16
E8 Record: 0-7
     
No. 1 Washington & Jefferson will host the 2017 E8 Conference Tournament after going a perfect 7-0 in conference play. No. 4 Houghton will face St. John in the opening semifinal game. The defending Empire 8 Champions, St. John Fisher, earned the No. 2 seed and will play No. 3 Utica in the second semifinal game.  


Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Washington & Jefferson vs NO. 4 Houghton Empire 8
2:30 p.m. ET No. 2 St. John Fisher vs No. 3 Utica Empire 8
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. Empire 8 Championship Empire 8



Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Host: Highest Seed | October 28, November 1 & 4, 2017

Lasell College
GNAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 16-3
GNAC Record: 7-0
  St. Joseph's (Maine) College
GNAC  Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 14-5
GNAC Record: 6-1

Simmons College
GNAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 12-7
GNAC Record: 5-2
Johnson & Wales (R.I.) University
GNAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 4-13
GNAC Record: 3-4

  Mount Ida College
GNAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 10-8
GNAC Record: 3-4
 
Anna Maria College
GNAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 7-8
GNAC Record: 2-5


Regis (Mass.)
GNAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 7-8
GNAC Record: 2-5

Rivier University
GNAC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 3-12
GNAC Record: 0-7
       

Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament play started on Saturday, October 28 with quarterfinal play. One goal was all No. 5 Mount Ida needed to move on in the GNAC playoffs against No. 4 Johnson & Wales. The victory was Mount Ida’s first playoff win in program history. In the other quarterfinal match, Simmons downed Anna Maria 8-0.

The first semifinal game between top-seeded Lasell took Mount Ida into overtime before Lasell claimed the 1-0 victory. I the second semifinal match, defendig GNAC Champions Saint Joseph's defeated Simmons, 5-0.


Saturday, October 28, 2017 | Quartefinals
Time Teams Score
  No. 4 Johnson & Wales (RI) vs No. 5 Mount Ida J&W 0, Mount Ida 1
  No. 3 Simmons vs No. 6 Anna Maria Simmons 8, Anna Maria 0
     
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Saint Joseph's (ME) vs No. 3 Simmons St. Joe's 5, Simmons 0
3:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Lasell vs No. 5 Mount Ida Lasell 1, Mount Ida 0 (OT)
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Lasell vs No. 2 Saint Joseph's (ME)  



Landmark Conference
Host: Highest Seed | November1 & 4, 2017
  Catholic University
LC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 15-2
LC Record: 7-0
  University of Scranton
LC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 15-3
LC Record: 6-1
 
Juniata College
LC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record:12-6
LC Record: 5-2

  Elizabethtown College
LC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 8-10
LC Record: 4-3

Susquehanna University
LC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 19-8
LC Record:3-4

Goucher College
LC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 5-10
LC Record: 2-5

Moravian College
LC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 2-16
LC Record: 1-6

Drew University
LC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 0-15
LC Record: 0-7
       

The Landmark Conference Field Hockey Championship kicked off Wednesday, November 1, with No. 1 Catholic hosting No. 4 Elizabethtown and No. 2 Scranton welcomed No. 3 Juniata. Catholic enters the 2017 postseason as the top seed in the Landmark tournament as they went unbeaten in conference play with a 7-0 record. No. 4 Elizabethtown went 4-3 in conference play and are the defending Landmark Conference Champions. The match ended in favor of Catholic by a goal margin of 3-0. 

The second semifinal game saw No. 2 Scranton, who was 6-1 in conference play, face No. 3 Juniata, who came in with a 5-2 conference record. The thrilling overtime game saw Juniata top Scranton to advance to the title game. Juniata has the most conference championships at five with the next closest being Catholic with four. 


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
7:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Catholic vs No. 4 Elizabethtown Catholic 3, Etown 0
7:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Scranton vs No.3 Juniata Scranton 1, Juniata 2 (OT)
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
2:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Catholic vs No. 3 Juniata Video



Liberty League Conference
Host: Highest Seed | November 1 & 5, 2017
  University of Rochester 
LLC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 16-3
LLC Record: 7-0
 
Skidmore College
LLC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 14-6
LLC Record: 6-1
  Vassar College
LLC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 11-7
LLC Record: 4-3
  William Smith College
LLC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 12-6
LLC Record: 4-3

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
LLC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record:5-12
LLC Record: 3-4

Union College
LLC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record:9-8
LLC Record:2-5
 
Union College
LLC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 7-10
LLC Record: 1-6
 
St. Lawrence University
LLC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 6-11
LLC Record: 1-6
       

In the first semifinal match-up, No. 2 Skidmore hosted No. 3 Vassar. The game went into overtime and a goal just 1:36 in by Skidmore earned them the thrilling 2-1 victory. The second semifinal match-up. saw No. 1 Rochester face off with No. 4 William Smith. A strong performance put on by Rochester earned them the 4-0 win and the advancement into the final.

Skidmore are the reigning Liberty League Champions and will be looking to go back-to-back this year.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
2:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Skidmore vs No. 3 Vassar Skidmore 2, Vassar 1 (OT)
7:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Rochester vs No. 4 William Smith Rochester 4, WS 0
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams  Score
1:00 p.m. EST No. 1 Rochester vs No. 2 Skidmore  



Little East Conference
Host: Highest Seed | October 28, November 1 & 4, 2017
  Worcester State University
LEC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 15-4
LEC Record: 10-1
  Keene State College
LEC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 13-8
LEC Record: 8-3
 
Plymouth State University
LECRank: No. 3
Overall Record: 12-6
LEC Record: 8-3
 
Westfield State University
LEC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 10-9
LEC Record: 7-4

Eastern Connecticut State University
LEC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 7-10
LEC Record:6-5

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
LEC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 9-10
LEC Record: 6-5
 
Bridgewater State University
LEC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record:7-10
LEC Record: 5-6

Western Connecticut State University
LEC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 6-13
LEC Record: 5-6

Fitchburg State University
LEC Rank: No. 9
Overall Record: 9-8
LEC Record: 5-6

Southern Maine University
LEC Rank: No. 10
Overall Record: 6-13
LEC Record: 4-7
 
Salem State University
LEC Rank: No. 11
Overall Record: 2-14
LEC Record: 1-10

Framingham State University
LEC Rank: No. 12
Overall Record: 3-15
LEC Record: 1-10
       

Quarterfinal action began on Saturday, October 28 for the Little East Conference narrowing the playing field to four teams. No. 1 Worcester State defeated No. 8 Western Connecticut 5-2, No. 4 Westfield State beat No. 5 Eastern Connecticut 6-1, No. 3 Plymouth State topped No. 6 UMass Dartmouth 4-2 and No. 2 Keene State defeated No. 7 Bridgewater State 6-2.

Continuing their run in the semifinals, Keene State topped Plymouth as they look to defend their Little East Conference Championship. They will face Westfield State, who upset No. 1 Worcester in the other semifinal match, 5-4.


Saturday, October 28, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
  No. 1 Worcester State vs No. 8 Western Connecticut Worcester 5, W. Conn. 2
  No. 4 Westfield State vs No. 5 Eastern Connecticut Westfield 6, E. Conn. 1
  No. 3 Plymouth State vs No. 6 UMass Dartmouth Plymouth 4, UMass 2
  No. 2 Keene State vs No. 7 Bridgewater State Keene 6, Bridgewater 2
     
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
6:30 p.m. ET No. 2 Keene State vs No. 3 Plymouth State Keene 5, Plymouth 3
7:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Worcester State vs No. 4 Westfield State Worcester 4, Westfield 5
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. Et No. 2 Keene State vs No. 4 Westfield State  



Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth
Host: Highest Seed | November 1 & 4, 2017

Messiah College
MACC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 18-0
MACC Record: 7-0

Alvernia University
MACC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 13-7
MACC Record: 5-2
 
Widener University
MACC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 11-6
MACC Record: 5-2
 
Albright College
MACC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 9-9
MACC Record:4-3
  Stevenson University
MACC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 7-9
MACC Record: 3-4
 
Arcadia University
MACC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 10-9
MACC Record: 2-5
 
Lebanon Valley College
MACC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 6-12
MACC Record: 2-5
 
Hood College
MACC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 2-15
MACC Record: 0-7
       

 

The first semifinal match-up was between No. 2 Alvernia and No. 3 Widener. Alvernia earned home field advantage for the first round after going 12-7 in their regular season games and 5-2 in conference play. This was  their fifth time hosting postseason since joining the MAC in 2008. Widener also had a strong regular season with an 11-5 overall record and 5-2 conference record. The last time these two teams met, Alvernia dropped Widener 5-1 in October. The play was similar in the semifinals when Alvernia topped Widener 3-1 to advance to the final.

No. 1 Messiah cruised through the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth regular season, going 18-0 overall and winning all seven of their conference games. Entering the MAC Commonwealth Tournament, the Falcons remain undefeated. They will faced No. 4 Albright Wednesday and earned a 5-0 victory. Messiah are the defending 2016 MAC Commonwealth Champions as well as Division III National Champions.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
6:00 p.m. ET No. 3 Widner vs No. 2 Alvernia Widener 1, Alvernia 3
7:00 p.m. ET No. 4 Albright vs No. 1 Messiah Albright 0, Messiah 5
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Messiah vs No. 2 Alvernia GoMessiah.TV



Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom
Host: Highest Seed | November 1 & 4, 2017

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham
MACF Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 13-7
MACF Record: 6-1

Misericordia University
MACF Rank: No. 2
Overall Record:11-8
MACF Record: 6-1
  Wilkes University
MACF Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 8-10
MACF Record: 4-3
  DeSales University
MACF Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 12-7
MACF Record: 4-3
  King's College
MACF Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 8-10
MACF Record: 3-4
Eastern University
MACF Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 6-12
MACF Record: 3-4

Manhattanville College
MACF Rank: No. 7
Overall Record:4-13
MACF Record: 1-6

Delaware Valley University
MACF Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 6-11
MACF Record:1-6
       

No. 1 FDU-Florham entered the home semifinal match-up with a 13-6 overall record and 6-1 conference record. The Devils lone conference defeat came at the hands of Delaware Valley University. FDU  faced No. 4 DeSales, who fiinshed the conference 4-3. Although FDU was the higher seed, it was DeSales who earned the 2-0 victory.

For the fourth straight season, Wilkes University made an appearance in the MAC Freedom semifinals. No. 3 Wilkes entered the game with an 8-9 overall record and a 4-3 conference record against No.2 Misericordia. The second semifinal game saw Misericordia defeat Wilkes to advance to the MAC Freedom Championship game on Saturday.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
7:00 p.m. ET No. 1 FDU-Florham vs No. 4 DeSales FDU 0, DeSales 2
7:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Misericordia vs No. 3 Wilkes Misericorida 3, Wilkes 2
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
6:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Misericordia vs No. 4 DeSales  



New England Small College Athletic Conference
Host: Highest Seed | October 28, November 4 & 5, 2017
  Middlebury College
NESCAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 14-2
NESCAC Record: 9-1 
  Tufts University
NESCAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 11-5
NESCAC Record: 8-2 

Williams College
NESCAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 12-4
NESCAC Record: 6-4

Hamilton College
NESCAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 9-6
NESCAC Record:6-4
 
Trinity College
NESCAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record:1-5
NESCAC Record: 5-5
 
Amherst College
NESCAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 10-6
NESCAC Record: 5-5

Bowdoin College
NESCAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 10-6
NESCAC Record: 5-5

Bates College
NESCAC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 9-7
NESCAC Record: 5-5
 
Colby College
NESCAC Rank: No. 9
Overall Record: 9-6
NESCAC Record:4-6
Wesleyan University
NESCAC Rank: No. 10
Overall Record: 4-11
NESCAC Record: 1-9
 
Connecticut College
NESCAC Rank: No. 11
Overall Record: 5-10
NESCAC Record: 1-9
   
       

With NESCAC tournament play starting on Saturday, October 29, the teams were thinned as only four advanced to the semifinals. No. 1 Middlebury hosted No. 8 Bates and earned a 4-1 win. No. 7 Bowdoin shocked No. 2 Tufts 2-1. No. 3 Williams defeated No. 6 Amherst and No. 5 Trinity topped No. 4 Hamilton.

Middlebury and Bowdoin will face each other Saturday in a semifinal game. In the other semifinal match-up, No. 3 Williams will play No. 4 Trinity.


Saturday, October 29, 2016 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
  No. 1 Middlebury vs No. 8 Bates Middlebury 4, Bates 1
  No. 2 Tufts vs No. 7 Bowdoin Tufts 1, Bowdoin 2
  No. 3 Williams vs No. 6 Amherst Williams 4, Amherst 2
  No. 4 Hamilton vs No. 5 Trinity Hamilton 1, Trinity 3
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
11:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Middlebury vs No. 7 Bowdoin NESCAC
1:30 p.m. ET No. 3 Williams vs No. 5 Trinity NESCAC
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET NESCAC Championship  



New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Babson Park, Mass. | Host: Highest Seed | October 31, November 4 & 5, 2017

Babson College
NEWMAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 16-3
NEWMAC Record: 8-0

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
NEWMAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 14-2
NEWMAC Record: 7-1
  Smith College
NEWMAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 9-10
NEWMAC Record: 5-3 
 
Mount Holyoke College
NEWMAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 12-6
NEWMAC Record: 5-3 

Springfield College
NEWMAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 13-7
NEWMAC Record: 4-4

Wellesley College
NEWMAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 8-11
NEWMAC Record: 3-5

Worchester Polytechnic Institute
NEWMAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 10-6
NEWMAC Record: 3-5

Clark University
NEWMAC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 6-12
NEWMAC Record: 1-7
 
Wheaton College
NEWMAC Rank: No. 9
Overall Record: 5-11
NEWMAC Record:0-8
   
       
After boasting an undefeated regular season in conference play, the Babson Beavers (16-3, 8-0 NEWMAC) have earned the No. 1 seed and right to host the semifinal and championship rounds. Babson will face off against No. 5 Springfield in the first round of the semifinals. Springfield topped No. 4 Mt. Holyoke 3-2 to move onto the semifinals. Joining the Beavers with a first round bye is No. 2 MIT (14-2, 7-1 NEWMAC) who will face off against No. 6 Wellesley. who upset No. 3 Smith 3-0 to move onto the semifinals. Babson are the defending NEWMAC Champions


Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Teams Score
  No. 4 Mount Holyoke vs No. 5 Springfield Mt. Holyoke 2, Springfield 3
  No. 3 Smith vs No. 6 Wellesley Smith 0, Wellesley 3
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
11:00 a.m. ET No. 1 Babson vs No. 5 Springfield  
2:00 p.m. ET No. 2 MIT vs No. 6 Wellesley  
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
12:00 p.m. ET NEWMAC Championship  



New England Collegiate Conference
Host: Highest Seed | November 2 & 5, 2016
 
Wheelock College
NECC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 7-9
NECC Record: 5-1

 
Elms College
NECC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 7-12
NECC Record: 5-1

Becker College
NECC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 2-18
NECC Record: 2-4

Bay Path College
NECC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 0-15
NECC Record: 0-6
       

Wheelock finished the New England Collegiate Conference regular season with one conference loss to secure the No. 1 seed for the tournament. With the top seed, they earned the right to host the NECC Semifinals Wednesday, November 1 as they defeated No. 4 Bay Path, 7-0.

The second semifinal match up saw No. 3 Becker travel to No. 2 Elms College. Earlier this season, Elms defeated Becker 4-0 in their regular season match-up and topped them again 6-0.

Wheelock and Elms will face off on Saturday, November 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET for the NECC Championship.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
7:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Elms vs No. 3 Becker Elms 6, Becker 0
7:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Wheelock vs No. 4 Bay Path Wheelock 7, Bay Path 0
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Wheelock vs No. 2 Elms  




New Jersey Athletic Conference
Host: Highest Seed | November 1 & 4, 2017
  Kean University
NJAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 169-1
NJAC Record: 5-1 
  The College of New Jersey
NJAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 14-3
NJAC Record: 5-1

Rowan University
NJAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 13-6
NJAC Record: 4-2

Montclair State University
NJAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 16-3
NJAC Record: 4-2
 
Ramapo College
NJAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 7-10
NJAC Record: 2-4
 
Stockton University
NJAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 10-8
NJAC Record: 1-5

William Patterson University
NJAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 3-14
NJAC Record: 0-6

 
       

With a 18-1 overall and 5-1 conference record, Kean claimed the top seed in the upcoming New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Field Hockey Championship. No. 1 Kean hosted No. 4 Montclair State Wednesday, November 1 in the semifinal round and No. 2 TCNJ hosted No. 3 Rowan in the other semifinal game.

Kean topped Monclair 3-2 and TCNJ beat Rowan 4-2. Meaning Kean and TCNJ will face off for the NJAC title on Saturday. TCNJ are the reigning NJAC Champions


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams Score
7:30 p.m. ET No. 1 Kean vs No. 4 Montclair State Kean 3, Montclair 2
7:30 p.m. ET No. 2 TCNJ vs No. 3 Rowan TCNJ 4, Rowan 3
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score 
5:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Kean vs No. 2 TCNJ  



North Atlantic Conference & North Eastern Athletic Conference
Host: Highest Seed | October 27 & 28, November 4, 2017
East
  Husson University
NAC-East Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 11-5
NAC-East Record: 5-0
  University of Maine Farmington
NAC-East Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 7-9
NAC-East Record: 4-1

Castleton College
NAC-East Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 11-9
NAC-East Record: 3-2

Colby-Sawyer College
NAC-East Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 9-8
NAC-East Record: 1-4
 
New England College
NAC-East Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 6-11
NAC-East Record:1-4
 
Thomas (Maine) College
NAC-East Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 2-12
NAC-East Record:1-4
West
 
Morrisville State College
NEAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 5-12
NEAC Record: 4-0
 
Wilson College
NEAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 9-7
NEAC Record: 2-2
 
Keuka College
NEAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 5-12
NEAC Record: 2-2
 
Wells College
NEAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 2-15
NEAC Record: 2-2
 
Bryn Athyn College
NEAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 2-12
NEAC Record:0-4
 
 

In the 2016 season, the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) became associate members of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC). Each division conducts a regular season competition before holding regional East and West rounds of the NAC Tournament. The two regional champions will square off to proclaim an overall champion in the Crossover Final.

With more teams, the East region held a semifinal round last Friday. No. 1 Husson prevailed over No. 4 Colby-Sawyer and No. 2 UMaine defeated No. 3 Castleton. Husson went on to defeated UMaine-Farmington 3-2 the following day to advance to the Crossover Final.

In the West final, No.1 Keuka defeated No.2 Wilson to move onto the Crossover Final. Husson and Keuka will face-off to see who wins the NAC Championship. 


Friday, October 27, 2017 | East Semifinals
Time Teams Score
  No. 1 Husson vs No. 4 Colby-Sawyer Husson 3, Colby-Sawyer 1
  No. 2 ME-Farmington vs No. 3 Castleton ME-Farmington 4, Castleton 3
     
Saturday, October 28, 2017 | West Final
Time Teams Score

No. 1 Keuka vs No. 2 Wilson Keuka 4, Wilson 0
     
Saturday, October 28, 2016 | East Final
Time Teams Score
  No. 1 Husson vs No. 2 ME-Farmington Husson 3, ME-Farmington 2
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Crossover Final
Time Teams Score
1:00 p.m. ET  No. 1 Husson vs No. 1 Keuka  



North Coast Athletic Conference
Host: Highest Seed | November 1 & 4, 2017
  Denison University
NCAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 16-3
NCAC Record: 12-2
  Kenyon College
NCAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 15-4
NCAC Record: 12-2
 
Wittenberg University
NCAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 14-5
NCAC Record: 10-4


DePauw University
NCAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 11-8
NCAC Record: 9-5

College of Wooster
NCAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 9-10
NCAC Record: 6-8

Earlham College
NCAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 6-10
NCAC Record: 5-9

Ohio Wesleyan University
NCAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 6-13
NCAC Record: 2-12

Oberlin College
NCAC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 1-19
NCAC Record: 0-14
       

Following Denison's 1-0 win over Kenyon on October 28, the Big Red & Ladies finished the 2017 season with identical 12-2 marks against league foes to finish as co-champions; however, Denison secured the top seed in the 2017 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Field Hockey Tournament via the head-to-head tiebreaker over Kenyon. It marks the first time since 2013 that the NCAC has had co-champions in field hockey.

Denison and Wittenberg are now tied for the lead in the NCAC with ten field hockey titles each, followed by Ohio Wesleyan and Wooster (8), DePauw and Kenyon (4) and Oberlin (2).

Denison entered the 2017 NCAC Tournament as the top seed and hosted fourth-seeded DePauw (9-5) in the semifinals on Wednesday. The two squads split their regular season meetings, with Denison winning, 2-0, in Indiana and DePauw posting a 4-1 victory in Ohio. This go around the match finished with DePauw as the victors 3-0.

In the other semifinal game, second-seeded Kenyon (12-2) took on third-seeded Wittenberg (10-4). The Ladies won both regular season meetings against the Tigers, winning 2-1 at home and 5-1 in Springfield. The semifinal contest was a battle as Wittenberg pulled out the win 2-1.

The championship match between Denison and Wittenberg is set for Saturday.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Teams  Score
2:30 pm.. ET No. 3 Wittenberg vs No. 2 Kenyon Wittenberg 2, Kenyon 1
3:00 p.m. ET No. 4 DePauw vs No. 1 Denison DePauw 0, Denison 3
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Teams Score
2:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Denison vs No. 3 Wittenberg  




Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Host: Top Seed | October 31, November 3 & 4, 2017
  Washington & Lee University
ODAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 12-4
ODAC Record: 7-0
  Lynchburg College
ODAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 15-3
ODAC Record: 6-1

Roanoke College
ODAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 14-4
ODAC Record: 5-2
Bridgewater College
ODAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 7-11
ODAC Record: 4-3

Shenandoah University
ODAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 10-8
ODAC Record: 3-4

Randolph-Macon College
ODAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 6-13
ODAC Record: 2-5

Virginia Wesleyan College
ODAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 7-10
ODAC Record: 1-6

Eastern Mennonite University
ODAC Rank: No. 8
Overall Record: 5-12
ODAC Record: 0-7
       

Washington and Lee University's dominate conference play secured them the top seed in the upcoming Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) tournament. No. 2  Lynchburg will join Washington & Lee with a bye through the opening round.

In the first round of the quarterfinals, No. 5 Shenandoah defeated No. 4 Bridgewater 3-0 to advance to the semifinals where they will face No.1 Washington & Lee. In other quarterfinal game, No. 3 Roanoke cruised past No. 6 Randolph-Macon 7-0 to advance to the semifinals where they will take on Lynchburg. 


Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Opponent Score
  No. 5 Shenandoah vs No. 4 Bridgewater Shenandoah 3, Bridgewater 0
  No. 6 Randolph-Macon vs No. 3 Roanoke Randolph 0, Roanoke 7
     
Friday, November 3, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Opponent Score
4:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Washington & Lee vs No. 5 Shenandoah Washington & Lee Video
7:00 p.m. ET No. 2 Lynchburg vs No. 3 Roanoke Washington & Lee Video
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Opponent Score
5:00 p.m. ET ODAC Championship  




Southern Athletic Association
Memphis, Tenn. | Host: Rhodes | November3-5, 2017

Rhodes College
SAA Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 11-4
SAA Record: 6-0

Centre College
SAA Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 12-4
SAA Record: 5-1
  Sewanee: The University of the South
SAA Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 7-7
SAA Record: 3-3
  Transylvania University
SAA Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 7-10
SAA Record: 3-3

Concordia University Wisconsin
SAA Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 5-8
SAA Record: 2-4
  Ferrum College
SAA Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 4-13
SAA Record: 1-5

Hendrix College
SAA Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 4-10
SAA Record: 1-5

 
       

Rhodes earned the No.1 seed and the right to host the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) 2017 Tournament. They are the defending 2016  Champions and received a bye for the first round of the tournament. The quarterfinals will be played Friday and the semifinals will be played Saturday. The Championship match will then be played on Sunday. 


Friday, November 3, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Opponent Score
11:00 a.m. ET No. 4 Sewanee vs No. 5 Concordia (WI) Lynx Live Network
1:30 p.m. ET No. 2 Centre vs No. 7 Hendrix Lynx Live Network
4:00 p.m. ET No. 3 Transylvania vs No. 6 Ferrum Lynx Live Network
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Semifinals
Time Opponent Score
TBD No. 1 Rhodes vs Winner Game 1 Lynx Live Network
TBD Winner Game 2 vs Winner Game 3 Lynx Live Network
     
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | Final
Time Opponent Score
TBD SAA Championship Lynx Live Network




State University of New York Athletic Conference
Host: Highest Seed | November 1 & 4, 2017

Cortland State
SUNYAC Rank: No. 1
Overall Record: 16-3
SUNYAC Record: 5-1

Oneonta State
SUNYAC Rank: No. 2
Overall Record: 13-6
SUNYAC Record: 5-1

New Paltz State
SUNYAC Rank: No. 3
Overall Record: 7-11
SUNYAC Record: 4-2 
  SUNY Geneseo
SUNYAC Rank: No. 4
Overall Record: 10-8
SUNYAC Record: 4-2

Oswego State
SUNYAC Rank: No. 5
Overall Record: 5-9
SUNYAC Record: 2-4

Brockport State
SUNYAC Rank: No. 6
Overall Record: 4-14
SUNYAC Record: 1-5
 
Morrisville State College
SUNYAC Rank: No. 7
Overall Record: 5-12
SUNYAC Record: 0-6


       

Cortland field hockey earned the right to host and the No. 1 seed in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC). Cortland finished the 2017 season with a 16-3 overall record and a 5-1 conference record. They faced off against No. 4 Geneseo in the first semifinal match-up on Wednesday. In the second quarterfinal match-up the same day, No. 2 New Paltz took on No. 3 Oneonta.

Victors, Cortland and New Paltz will battle it out on Saturday, November 4 for the SUNYAC Championship.


Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | Quarterfinals
Time Opponent Score
1:00 p.m. ET No.1 Cortland vs No. 4 Geneseo Cortland 3, Geneseo 0
4:00 p.m. ET No. 2 New Paltz vs No. 3 Oneonta New Paltz 2, Oneonta 1
     
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Final
Time Opponent Score
1:00 p.m. ET No. 1 Cortland vs No. 2 New Paltz  

 


Photo Credit: Messiah College Athletics


USFHA media release



Penn field hockey seeking to play spoiler in season-finale against No. 12 Princeton

The game will be the last time seniors Alexa Hoover and Gina Guccione compete for the Red and Blue

By Jami Alamar


Penn field hockey senior Gina Guccione is hoping to spoil Princeton's Ivy League championship bid with a win over the Tigers in her final appearance in the Red and Blue. Photo: Ananya Chandra

It’s going to be a bittersweet ending this weekend for Penn field hockey.

On Saturday, the Quakers will compete on home turf against No. 12 Princeton  for their final game of the season. Last year, the Quaker’s (9-7, 4-2 Ivy) season finale ended with a tough loss against the Tigers (10-6, 6-0) in a 6-1 blowout. This year, the team is focusing on winning their final game so that Princeton is forced to share the Ivy title with Harvard.

“Even though they get the trophy on our field, we’ll have won,” senior Alexa Hoover said on the competition. “We’re just focusing on being intense with everything we do.”

This is also an important game for the Quaker seniors, as many alumni will be in attendance to watch them play their final game this homecoming weekend.

Despite the pressure of a packed house on home turf, Saturday’s game will be somewhat of a rite of passage, in that this will be the beginning of a huge transition for Penn field hockey. Senior forward Gina Guccione alongside Hoover have both been trying to shape the team in preparation for the next season. Hoover, whose 67 career goals are a school record, has had an all-star career within the program and has been evolving her game this season to get the team ready for her departure.

“I think the past three years was a lot of me focusing on my competitive nature and getting the ball in the net. This year it’s been a lot of what can I do to set up my team this year, and what can I do to help them when Gina and I aren’t on the frontline.”

As for the sentimentality, Guccione left her heart out on the field this year.

“My coach told me last spring to not have any regrets your senior year,” reflected Guccione. “You don’t want to end your career knowing you could’ve done a little more.”

Though there is not much at stake in the game for Penn field hockey this weekend, leaving the season with a triumphant win will be a memorable way to end the season and the careers of the seniors on the team. To put it in the words of Hoover:

“We have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

The Daily Pennsylvanian



UBC Challenges York in best of three University National Championships


Photo courtesy of usports.ca

The 2017 U SPORTS Field Hockey National Championships is taking place this weekend at UBC’s Wright Field. The event will feature a best-of-three competition between the Canada West champions, UBC Thunderbirds and the OUA champions, York Lions.

    LOCATION: Wright Field, UBC Campus
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The matchup is a tale of two stories. UBC is in search of their seventh straight McCrae Cup victory while York is in the hunt for their first banner. OUA Rookie of the Year, Jaslan Stirling highlights a York Lions team who won the OUA title for the first time since 1996. Stirling has also attended Field Hockey Canada Junior Identification Camps and despite being one of the youngest players on the pitch, brings a level of experience to her game.

Leading the way for UBC is a handful of Canadian national junior players that are currently training with the Vancouver-based Senior National Team. Rowan Harris, Hannah Eborall and Margaret Pham are among those training with the senior national team. Eborall said the opportunity to get high-level repetitions with the national team has really accelerated her growth as a player.

“Being able to get quality coaching is something that has really helped me,” she said. “I would really encourage players to come out to Vancouver to play if they can.”

Despite York being a relative unknown to the T-Birds, the second-year UBC stalwart believes her team can secure the title on home soil.

“We’ve had a really great season. We have been working really well together as a team,” Eborall said. “We’ve never played York before so it should be a great competition.”

UBC’s projected starting goalkeeper is Rowan Harris. She trains full time with the Senior National Team as well and said that committing to both teams is busy but worth it

“It’s a heavy load but the support that both coaching staffs provide is great,” Harris said. “They work together to make sure we aren’t over training so we can perform our best.”

Harris said she feels the university series provides tremendous value to her not only because of on field competition but in preparation and how she carries herself.

“You get to learn that extra level of professionalism. You learn what it takes to compete,” she said. “…and you get to play every weekend. It’s great, you get to compete to the best of your abilities every week.”

National Junior Team head coach and Senior National Team assistant coach, Steph Andrews, said the competition is a great showcase of university field hockey in Canada and provides an opportunity for young athletes to expand their role.

“The university system provides a daily training environment for players not centralized with the women’s national program,” Andrews said. “It’s also a good chance for those centralized athletes to take on leadership roles they might not otherwise get to with the national team.”

With the competition taking place in Vancouver, Andrews said it’s a chance for all athletes to show their skills and development and gain recognition in front of national team coaches and players.

“The university season provides a great competition platform to play and perform. The national team coaches will have the chance to watch and track progress as well,” she said.

Field Hockey Canada media release

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