Babson College Field Hockey Team Picked to Defend Title in 2025 NEWMAC Preseason Poll

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The Babson College field hockey team has been selected as the top team in the 2025 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) preseason coaches' poll, receiving nine of the 10 first-place votes. This marks the team's fifth consecutive year as the top-ranked team in the poll. The Beavers, led by head coach Julie Ryan, return four starters and 20 veterans from last year's squad, which finished 19-4 overall and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Babson College field hockey team was picked to defend its title in the 2025 NEWMAC preseason coaches' poll, receiving nine of the 10 first-place votes.
  • The team returns four starters and 20 veterans, including one All-Region selection, from last year's squad.
  • The Beavers are seeking their 10th consecutive NEWMAC regular season crown and fifth straight tournament title.
  • The team opens the 2025 campaign at Endicott on Friday, August 29, with the first home game vs. Swarthmore on Sunday, August 31.
  • The NEWMAC opener comes in game seven at cross-town rival Wellesley on September 20.
  • The team has advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.

Statistics:

  • The Babson College field hockey team has been picked to defend its title in the 2025 NEWMAC preseason coaches' poll.
  • The team received nine of the 10 first-place votes in the preseason poll.
  • The Beavers return four starters and 20 veterans from last year's squad.
  • The team finished 19-4 overall and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season in 2024.
  • The NEWMAC preseason poll ranks Babson at the top spot with 80 total points.
  • MIT finished second in the poll with 74 total points.
  • The top five teams in the poll are Babson, MIT, WPI, Wellesley, and Salve Regina.

Sources:

  • Babson College Athletics Massachusetts
  • 2025 NEWMAC Field Hockey Preseason Poll