WASHINGTON – After defeating the Boston University Terriers, 1-0, in their semifinal match on Thursday, top-seeded American University field hockey team will take on No. 2 Lafayette in the 2024 Patriot League Field Hockey Championship game on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at home at Jacobs Complex.
 
This will be American's 17th appearance in the Championship game, having won 13 times in 23 seasons since joining the league. The Eagles and Leopards will meet for the League title for the eighth time, including the fourth time in the last six seasons. American has won six of the seven former title matchups, including last season in 2023, with the only loss coming in overtime in 2012.

Quick Info

• Date & Time: Saturday, Nov. 9; 1 p.m. 
• Site: Washington, D.C. (Jacobs Complex) 
• TV: ESPN+ 

Inside The Series

• American leads the all-time series 29-8 over the Leopards.
• In this year's regular season matchup, the Eagles won in a double overtime game in Easton. The lone goal in the contest came from Agustina Roffo.
• The previous 11 games have only seen American lose once, in 2018; however, five of the last seven meetings have gone to either overtime or double overtime with American taking each of those victories.

What To Know About American

• American wrapped up the 2024 regular season with an 11-7 overall record and a 6-0 mark in the Patriot League.
• Against the No. 4 seed Boston University in the semifinals, the Eagles were able to find a way to win via sophomore Sophie Willemse, the sophomore sending a powerful strike into cage with eight minutes remaining in regulation to stay alive.
• The Eagles proved to be a formidable competition throughout the season, taking multiple teams to the brink, American came up just short to No. 3 Virginia, falling, 2-3, in overtime.
• Going undefeated in the Patriot League the Eagles earned four shutouts in their six wins. They beat No. 2 Lafayette 1-0 in double overtime to start off conference play. The Eagles goal against the Leopards was the only goal they conceded in conference play.
• Last season, the Eagles went 11-8 overall and had another undefeated, 6-0, conference season. A 1-0 win over Lafayette in the Patriot League Championship game sent them dancing in the NCAA tournament.
• Jordan Reicher and Agustina Roffo are tied on the team for goals scored, with 7 apiece going into the PL tournament. The Eagles have outscored opponents 36-22 this season, averaging two goals per game.

What To Know About Lafayette 

• Lafayette finished the regular season with a 12-6 overall record and a 5-1 Patriot League record. The only loss they suffered in conference play, and the lone goal they conceded was to American.
• With their 2-1 win over No. 3 Bucknell in the semifinals, The No. 2 seed Leopards improved to 13-6 overall and extended their win streak to five games coming into the Championship game. Both of Lafayette's goals came in as the result of penalty corners.
• On both corners, Josephine van Wijk executed a successful lift through the Bison goalkeeper. Each time, the junior midfielder notched shot with assistance from seniors India Ralph and Lineke Spaans at insert and stick-stop, respectively.
• A conference-best six Leopards were honored as All-Patriot League selections, announced by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon. First team laurels were given to Raffi Fragomeni, Spaans, and Makenzie Switzer while Stella Malinowski, Ralph, and Josephine van Wijk earned Second Team nods.
• Spaans leads the Leopards with 10 goals and seven assists for 27 points while Alex Darrah has 19 points from eight goals and three assists. 

Major Awards

• Five American players earned All-Patriot League post-season recognition, including two who earned PL Major Awards.
• For the third time in her five-year career, Bryn Underwood was named Goalkeeper of the Year with her save percentage of .794, which ties her for eighth in the NCAA.
• Standout freshman Olivia Morraye was named as the 2024 Rookie of the Year, having started in all 18 games this season and finishing fifth in the league in defensive saves (3).
• Named to the All-Patriot League First Team alongside Underwood were midfielder Agustina Roffo and defender Tayla-Jade Weiss, both seniors on the Eagles roster.
• On the All-League Second Team was sophomore forward Jordan Reicher, who ended the regular season tied for 8th in the league for goals (7) alongside Roffo.
• For a record 12th time in his 26 years at the helm, Head Coach Steve Jennings was named the PL Coach of the Year.

Tickets

• Tickets are on sale now for both Patriot League Tournament semifinal games and Saturday's Championship online at AUEagles.com/Tickets.
• Tickets are priced at $8 for adults, and $5 for youth and seniors.
• Students of participating schools get in FREE.
• Parking is FREE on weekends. 

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