Pioneers Garner Recognition in Preseason National Poll
2013 NFHCA Preseason Poll
Utica, NY (8/28/13)- The Utica College field hockey team is picking up right where it left off, as it is receiving votes in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Preseason Poll.
UC sits just outside the top 20 with 74 total votes, putting the Pioneers at No. 24. The defending Empire 8 Champions return all but one player from last year's squad that advanced to the "Sweet Sixteen" of the NCAA Tournament before falling to DePauw University 3-2 in overtime.
Utica will face two teams ranked in the top 20 this season. The Pioneers take on No.
18, University of Rochester at home on Sunday, Sept. 8, before traveling to Saratoga Springs, NY for a match up against No. 15 Skidmore College on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
UC opens its season this weekend as it travels to Canton, NY for the St. Lawrence Tournament. The Pioneers take on Cedar Crest College Saturday at 12 p.m. and St. Lawrence University on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.