University of Massachusets Athletics
Minutewomen Ranked No. 15 in Preseason NFHCA National Coaches Poll
August 25, 2026 | Field Hockey
UMass is set to face four opponents ranked in the top 11 of the poll
AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts field hockey team comes in at No. 15 in the NFHCA Preseason National Coaches Poll, as announced on Tuesday. One season after winning the MAC Regular Season Championship, the Minutewomen open their season on Saturday in a neutral-site game against No. 8 Liberty.
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Also ranked are UMass opponents Harvard (4), Liberty (8), Miami OH (10) and UConn (11).
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UMass returns its top two point-getters from last season and nine of its top 12, with Emily Barrett tallying 18 points (eight goals, two assists) and Fiene Jenniskens recording 17 (one goal, 15 assists). Much of the team's back line returns as well. The Minutewomen stand 33-10 over the last two seasons, which included a national semifinal appearance in 2024.
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The season opens this weekend with two games at the University of Maine: against No. 8 Liberty on Saturday and the host Black Bears on Sunday. Both games are set for 12 p.m. with live stats both games and a live stream available Sunday.
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Also ranked are UMass opponents Harvard (4), Liberty (8), Miami OH (10) and UConn (11).
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UMass returns its top two point-getters from last season and nine of its top 12, with Emily Barrett tallying 18 points (eight goals, two assists) and Fiene Jenniskens recording 17 (one goal, 15 assists). Much of the team's back line returns as well. The Minutewomen stand 33-10 over the last two seasons, which included a national semifinal appearance in 2024.
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The season opens this weekend with two games at the University of Maine: against No. 8 Liberty on Saturday and the host Black Bears on Sunday. Both games are set for 12 p.m. with live stats both games and a live stream available Sunday.
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