Massachusetts: UNH Field Hockey Clinches First NCAA Bid Since 2013

In Durham, the University of New Hampshire field hockey team exploded for a 4-1 America East tournament win, securing their first NCAA appearance since 2013 and igniting campus pride. Junior forward Sarah Thompson's hat trick propelled the Wildcats, whose underdog run included upsets fueled by tactical shifts and unbreakable senior leadership.

Underdog achievement:

From mid-season slumps to playoff heroes, the team's grit—honed through community clinics for local youth—proved perseverance pays, inspiring high schoolers statewide to stick with stick sports.