The Fairfield University Field Hockey program rewrote the history books this season, claiming their second consecutive NEC Championship, entering the national rankings, and going on to win an NCAA postseason game for only the second time in program history.
The Stags’ NEC Championship was their second straight and fourth in seven seasons as a member of the conference. This year’s crown was captured at home on University Field for the first time, as Fairfield hosted and defeated Wagner, 3-0, in the finals on Saturday, Nov. 8. The Stags also won their fourth NEC Regular Season Championship with a 9-0 league mark.
After bringing home the conference crown and securing an NCAA postseason bid, the Stags entered the NFHCA Coaches’ Poll at #20 in the nation—their first time on the national ledger since 2019.
The Stags’ NCAA draw sent them to Princeton for a First Round meeting with Patriot League Champion Boston University. Rylee LaLoup accounted for the game’s only goal and Payton Rahn ’26 turned away all four Terriers shots she faced, to secure a 1-0 victory for Fairfield to advance to the NCAA Second Round for the second time in program history.
