Harvard Field Hockey Opens 2025 Season Ranked No. 6 in National Preseason Poll

Strategic Insights -

Harvard field hockey has kicked off its 2025 season with a prestigious ranking, taking the No. 6 spot in the Penn Monto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Preseason Poll. This marks the second time in program history that the Crimson has begun the season ranked No. 6, following a similar start in 2022. The Ivy League side has an ambitious schedule, featuring several top-20 teams, including home openers against No. 13 Ohio State and No. 11 UConn. Last season, Harvard finished with a 16-4 record and a 6-1 mark in Ivy League action, earning an automatic bid to the 2024 NCAA Tournament after securing the Ivy League Tournament Championship.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harvard field hockey opens the 2025 season ranked No. 6 in the Penn Monto/NFHCA National Preseason Poll, marking the second time in program history that the Crimson has begun the season in this position.
  • Harvard is one of two Ivy League sides included in the Penn Monto/NFHCA National Preseason Poll, with Princeton ranking No. 10.
  • The Crimson's schedule features matches against No. 13 Ohio State, No. 11 UConn, No. 10 Princeton, and No. 14 UMass, with several other top-20 teams.
  • Last season, Harvard finished with a 16-4 record and a 6-1 mark in Ivy League action, earning an automatic bid to the 2024 NCAA Tournament after securing the Ivy League Tournament Championship.
  • The 2025 season marks the return of 10 starters from last season's team, which included a 1-0 overtime victory against Syracuse in the 2024 NCAA Tournament First Round.
  • Harvard begins the season on the road, traveling to Berkley, California to face California on Friday, Sept. 5, with the match airing live on ACC Network Extra.

Statistics:

  • Harvard field hockey is ranked No. 6 in the Penn Monto/NFHCA National Preseason Poll.
  • Harvard is one of two Ivy League sides included in the Penn Monto/NFHCA National Preseason Poll, with Princeton ranking No. 10.
  • The Crimson's schedule features matches against 5 teams ranked in the top-20, including No. 13 Ohio State, No. 11 UConn, No. 10 Princeton, and No. 14 UMass.
  • Harvard finished last season with a 16-4 record and a 6-1 mark in Ivy League action.
  • The 2025 season marks the return of 10 starters from last season's team.

Sources:

  • Harvard University Athletics (2025) - "Harvard Field Hockey Opens 2025 Season at No. 6 in Penn Monto/NFHCA National Preseason Poll"
  • Penn Monto/NFHCA National Preseason Poll (2025)
  • NCAA Tournament (2024) - "2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket"
  • ACC Network Extra (2025) - "Harvard at California, Sept. 5, 9:00 p.m. EST"