Husson Is NAC Preseason #1 Pick
North Atlantic Conference coaches have picked Husson field hockey to repeat as league champs. UMaine Farmington was picked preseason #2.
Coach Madeline Hoeppner and her Eagles team went undefeated in NAC play a year ago. In fact, her team set NAC history by not allowing a regular season goal.
The Eagles defeated UMF 1-0 in double-overtime to win the conference title before losing to Mt. Holyoke in the first round of the NCAA playoffs.
Husson opens its season September 2nd with a home game vs UNE.
Here's the full preseason poll...
Team | Points (First Place Votes) | |
1. | Husson | 34 (5) |
2. | UMaine-Farmington | 29 |
3. | Thomas | 26 (1) |
4. | Castleton | 17 |
5. | Colby-Sawyer | 13 |
6. | New England College | 7 |