BETHLEHEM, Pa. – American clinched the Patriot League field hockey regular-season title and the top seed in the Patriot League Championship after defeating Boston University, 2-0, on Saturday. The Eagles will host the four-team field at the William I. Jacobs Recreational Complex when the semifinal round begins on Thursday, Nov. 2.
 
Lafayette (11-5, 5-1) claimed the No. 2 seed in the four-team championship after defeating Lehigh, 2-1, on Friday evening. Boston University (8-9, 3-3 PL) and Bucknell (8-8, 3-3 PL) earned the third and fourth seeds, respectively.
 
2023 Patriot League Field Hockey Championship Field
No. 1 - American (9-7, 6-0 PL)
No. 2 - Lafayette (11-5, 5-1 PL)
No. 3 – Boston University (8-9, 3-3 PL)
No. 4 – Bucknell (8-8, 3-3 PL)
 
The Eagles and head coach Steve Jennings earned their 13th regular-season title since joining the Patriot League in 2001. They will host No. 4 Bucknell and second-year head coach Kelsey Kolojejchick at 11 a.m. on Thursday in Washington, D.C. American downed the Bison, 2-1, in a penalty shootout in their regular-season meeting on Oct. 7.
 
Lafayette and head coach Jennifer Stone claimed the No. 2 seed and will take Head Coach Sally Starr and No. 3 Boston University at 2 p.m. in the second semifinal match-up. The Leopards picked up a 1-0 victory at Boston University to clinch a berth in the postseason on Oct. 14.
 
Both matches in the semifinal round on Nov. 2 and the 2023 Patriot League Field Hockey Championship Game on Saturday, Nov. 4, will be available on ESPN+.
 
For more information on the 2023 Patriot League Field Hockey Championship, visit Championship Central.
 
Patriot League Field Hockey Semifinal Round – Thursday, Nov. 2

Game	Time	Coverage
No. 4 Bucknell at No. 1 American	11 a.m.	ESPN+
No. 3 Boston University vs. No. 2 Lafayette	2 p.m.	ESPN+

 
Patriot League Field Hockey Championship Game – Saturday, Nov. 4

Game	Time	Coverage
Winner No. 4 vs. No. 1 | Winner No. 3 vs. No. 2	1 p.m.	ESPN+

 
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