The Vermont Field Hockey team clinched its first America East title with a 3-2 victory over New Hampshire, securing their spot in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Catamounts, with an 11-8 record, will face Miami (OH) in the opening round at Northwestern’s Lakeside Field on Wednesday. Miami, the Mid-American Conference champions, earned their spot in the tournament by winning their seventh consecutive MAC Tournament title.
Last season, Miami faced off against the 2023 America East champions, California, in the NCAA Tournament and emerged victorious with a 3-0 win. The winner of the Vermont vs. Miami matchup will advance to face the No. 2-seed Northwestern on Friday.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. and promises to be a thrilling match-up between two talented teams. Vermont is looking to carry the momentum from their conference championship win into the NCAA Tournament, while Miami will be aiming to continue their winning streak after claiming victory in the MAC Tournament.
With the exciting news of their NCAA Tournament selection, the Catamounts are ready to compete at the highest level of collegiate field hockey. Fans can tune in to watch the action unfold and cheer on their favorite team as they battle for a spot in the next round of the tournament.
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