MANCHESTER, NH - It's a rematch of the 2023 Field Hockey Northeast-10 Conference Championship on Saturday, as the Assumption University Greyhounds will take on the Saint Anselm College Hawks in the First Round of the NCAA Field Hockey Championships on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
No. 6 Assumption University Greyhounds
THE SEASON TO THIS POINT
Record: 15-6 (12-1), 9-4 at home, 6-1 on the road
- The Greyhounds were selected as the fifth seed in the NCAA Field Hockey Championships
- Assumption was defeated by Saint Anselm College 2-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship, with Mia Salah scoring the only goal for the Hounds.
- This is a rematch of the NCAA First Round last season, with Assumption defeating Saint Anselm 2-1 in overtime.
- Mia Salah and Callie Beauparlant earned spots on the All-Tournament team, with Caroline O'Connell earning the NE10 Elite 24 Award
- Head Coach Annie Lahey was named NE10 Coach of the Year for the third time, while May van Woudenberg and Mia Salah were named to the All-Conference First Team. Callie Beauparlant was named to the Second Team, and Lily Daly found a spot on the Third Team. Van Woudenberg and Racquel Provost were listed on the All-Rookie Squad.
STATISTICS
PLAYOFF HISTORY
- 2018: Lost to Saint Anselm 3-2 in the Northeast-10 Conference Semifinal
- 2019: Lost to Saint Anselm 1-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference Semifinal, Lost to East Stroudsburg, PA 1-0 in the NCAA First Round
- 2021: Won the Northeast-10 Championship, beating Adelphi University 3-2. Lost to West Chester University of Pennsylvania 3-0 in the NCAA Semifinals
- 2022: Lost to Pace University in the Northeast-10 Conference Quarterfinal, beat Saint Anselm in the NCAA First Round, lost to East Stroudsburg 3-0 in the NCAA Semifinals
- 2023: Lost to Saint Anselm College 2-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship
Overall NCAA Playoff Record: 0-3
Overall NE10 Playoff Record: 16-14
No. 3 Saint Anselm College
THE SEASON TO THIS POINT
Record: (18-3, 11-2) 12-1 at home, 5-2 on the road
- Saint Anselm earned the No. 4 seed after winning the Northeast-10 Conference, defeating Assumption 2-1 in the title game, claiming their second-ever program title.
- The Hawks now have the second-most championships in the conference.
- Going back to October 7th, the Hawks are on a ten-game win streak.
- Saint Anselm has defeated Assumption three out of their four last matchups, including two straight on the road.
- Mackenzie McConnell, Grace Michael, and Maggie Burchill each were recognized on the NE10 All-Tournament Team. McConnell was also named the Most Valuable Player in the championship.
- Saint Anselm had five squad members receive recognition in the conference awards. Maddie Davis, McKenzie McConnell, and Grace Michael were named to the First Team, while Amanda Lewandowski and Millie Forster made the Third Team. Michael also received Defensive Player of the Year.
STATISTICS
- Goals: Amanda Lewandowski (10), Abbey Bevens (9), Maddie Davis (8), Millie Forster (8), Maggie Burchill (8)
- Assists: Maddie Davis (10), Abby Breznyak (9), Amanda Lewandowski (5), Chloe Kapsambelis (5)
- Points: Maddie Davis (26), Amanda Lewandowski (25), Abby Bevens (21)
- GAA: Mackenzie McConnell (1.17)
- Saves: Mackenzie McConnell (91)
- Save Percentage: McKenzie McConnell (0.791)
PLAYOFF HISTORY
- 2018: Lost to Merrimack 2-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship, Lost to Pace University 6-1 in the NCAA Division II First Round
- 2019: Beat Southern New Hampshire University 2-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship, beat East Stroudsburg 1-0 in the NCAA Division II Semifinal, lost to West Chester University of Pennsylvania 2-1 in the NCAA Division II Championship
- 2021: Lost to Pace University 1-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference Quarterfinals
- 2022: Lost to Adelphi University 2-1 in OT in the Northeast-10 Conference Semifinal, lost to Assumption University 2-1 in OT in the NCAA First Round
- 2023: Beat Assumption University 2-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship
ALL-TIME SERIES
- Saint Anselm leads the all-time series, 19-17
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