The 2022 NCAA Field Hockey Championship
Explore the journey of the nation's top collegiate field hockey teams, from qualification to the final showdown.
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Championship Overview
| Tournament Details | |
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| Country | United States |
| Final Positions | |
| Champions | North Carolina (10th title) |
| Runners-up | Northwestern (2nd title game) |
| Tournament Statistics | |
| Matches Played | 17 |
| Goals Scored | 64 (3.76 per match) |
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The 2022 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship marked the 42nd annual tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to determine the national champion for Division I women's college field hockey in the United States. The semi-finals and championship match convened at the George B. Sherman Complex at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, on November 18 and 20, 2022. Notably, Lehigh University made its inaugural appearance in this prestigious national championship tournament.
Qualified Teams
Automatic Qualifiers
| Conference | Champion | Record | Appearance | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America East | Albany | 15–4 | 7th | 2021 |
| ACC | North Carolina | 17–0 | 39th | 2021 |
| Atlantic 10 | Saint Joseph's | 15–4 | 5th | 2021 |
| Big East | Liberty | 12–7 | 4th | 2021 |
| Big Ten | Michigan | 14–5 | 19th | 2021 |
| CAA | Delaware | 9–11 | 13th | 2021 |
| Ivy | Princeton | 13–4 | 25th | 2019 |
| Mid-American | Miami (OH) | 13–7 | 7th | 2021 |
| Northeast | Rider | 15–5 | 2nd | 2020 |
| Patriot | Lehigh | 13–7 | 1st | — |
At-Large Qualifiers
| Team | Conference | Record | Appearance | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | ACC | 15–5 | 18th | 2018 |
| Syracuse | ACC | 15–5 | 16th | 2021 |
| Virginia | ACC | 13–7 | 26th | 2021 |
| Louisville | ACC | 12–7 | 10th | 2021 |
| Northwestern | Big Ten | 17–4 | 18th | 2021 |
| Maryland | Big Ten | 17–3 | 34th | 2021 |
| Penn State | Big Ten | 15–3 | 35th | 2021 |
| Iowa | Big Ten | 11–7 | 27th | 2021 |
Tournament Bracket
| Opening Round November 9, 2022 Campus sites |
First Round November 11, 2022 Campus sites |
Second Round November 13, 2022 Campus sites |
Semifinals November 18, 2022 Storrs, Connecticut Sherman Complex |
Championship November 20, 2022 Storrs, Connecticut Sherman Complex |
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| 1 | North Carolina | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Delaware | 4 | 1 | North Carolina | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lehigh | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | North Carolina | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Northwestern | 2 (1 PSO) | 2 | Northwestern | 2 (4 PSO) | Northwestern | 2 (4 PSO) | |||||||||||||||||
| Miami (OH) | 1 (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rider | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Maryland | 2 (3 PSO) | 3 | Maryland | 2 (3 PSO) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 1 (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia | 1 (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 1 (4 PSO) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tournament Statistics
Match Data
The 2022 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship featured a total of 17 matches. Across these contests, teams collectively scored 64 goals, averaging approximately 3.76 goals per match. This indicates a dynamic and often high-scoring tournament.
Championship Outcome
The championship culminated in a hard-fought final between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Northwestern Wildcats. North Carolina secured their 10th national title, while Northwestern reached their second championship game appearance. The final score reflected a close contest, decided ultimately by penalty shootouts.
Related Information
Other NCAA Championships
The NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship is part of a larger landscape of collegiate sports. For context, explore other championship events:
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