BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lafayette claimed the Patriot League regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Patriot League Field Hockey Championship after a 2-0 victory over Boston University on Friday night.
American (10-7, 4-2 PL) earned the No. 2 seed with a 4-0 win over Lehigh on Saturday. Boston University (8-9, 4-2 PL) and Holy Cross (9-6, 3-3 PL) clinched the third and fourth seeds, respectively.
Head coach Jennifer Stone and the top-seeded Leopards (15-2, 6-0 PL) earned the regular-season crown for the first time since 2012 and will host the four-team championship at Rappolt Field in Easton, Pa.
2026 Patriot League Field Hockey Championship
No. 1 – Lafayette (15-2, 6-0 PL)
No. 2 – American (10-7, 4-2 PL)
No. 3 – Boston University (8-9, 4-2 PL)
No. 4 – Holy Cross (9-6, 3-3 PL)
No. 1 Lafayette will host a No. 4 Holy Cross squad led by first-year head coach Kim Cosenza. Cosenza and the Crusaders are making the program’s first trip to the postseason since the spring 2021 season. Holy Cross clinched a berth in the four-team field after a 2-1 shootout victory over American on Oct. 25. The Leopards and Crusaders will open the semifinal round at noon on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Head coach Steve Jennings and second-seeded American made the Patriot League Championship field for the 26th straight season and will take on the defending Patriot League champion, No. 3 Boston University. The Terriers are led by Sarah Shute, in her first season at the helm of the Boston University program. The Eagles and Terriers meet at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Both of Thursday’s semifinal round matches and Saturday’s Patriot League Field Hockey Championship Match will be available live on ESPN+, with Justin Rocke calling play-by-play.
For more information on the 2026 Patriot League Field Hockey Championship, visit
Championship Central.
Patriot League Field Hockey Semifinal Round – Thursday, Nov. 5
| Game |
Time |
Coverage |
| Game 1: No. 4 Holy Cross at No. 1 Lafayette |
Noon |
ESPN+ |
| Game 2: No. 3 Boston University vs. No. 2 American |
3 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
Patriot League Field Hockey Championship Game – Saturday, Nov. 7
| Game |
Time |
Coverage |
| Winner Game 1 | Winner Game 2 |
Noon |
ESPN+ |
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