Big East News Articles

Connecticut field hockey senior Jestine Angelini.

November 22, 2011

Eight BIG EAST field hockey athletes were selected to 2011 Longstreth/NFHCAA Division I All-American Teams, as announced by the National Field Hockey Coaches’ Association

November 18, 2011

The University of Connecticut field hockey team fell 4-3 in double overtime to The University of North Carolina Friday in the semifinal round of the NCAA Championship at Trager Stadium.

The University of Connecticut field hockey team is set to make its way to Louisville, Ky., for an NCAA Championship semifinal game. The No. 4 seed Huskies will meet No. 1 seed North Carolina at 2 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Trager Stadium.

BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year Jestine Angelini scored two goals to lift No. 5 Connecticut to a 3-2 victory over No. 8 Penn State in the NCAA Field Hockey Quarterfinals.

Both teams will play Sunday at 2 p.m. in second round.

Two BIG EAST field hockey teams, Syracuse and Connecticut, were selected to participate in the 16-team 2011 NCAA Championship.

No. 2 seed Syracuse defeated No. 1 seed Connecticut 3-2 to win the 2011 BIG EAST Field Hockey Championship Sunday at J.S. Coyne Stadium.

The Huskies advance to Sunday’s Championship final.

The Orange advance to Sunday’s Championship final against Connecticut.

Connecticut, Louisville and Syracuse all earn Postseason Honors.

A look at the BIG EAST Field Hockey Championship field.

Athletes from Connecticut, Syracuse and Louisville will play on Nov. 19.