NEWTOWN, Pa. (Field Hockey) – The Messiah Falcons were selected as the favorite in the 2023 conference preseason poll conducted among the Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth (MAC Commonwealth) field hockey coaches. The Falcons collected six first-place votes from opposing coaches for a total of 48 points.
Below is the complete 2023 MAC Commonwealth Field Hockey Coaches’ Preseason Poll.
2023 MAC Commonwealth Field Hockey Coaches’ Preseason Poll
| Rank |
Team |
Points |
(1st Place Votes) |
| 1. |
Messiah |
48 |
(6) |
| 2. |
York (Pa.) |
44 |
(2) |
| 3. |
Alvernia |
34 |
|
| 4. |
Stevenson |
31 |
|
| 5. |
Widener |
29 |
|
| 6. |
Albright |
19 |
|
| 7. |
Eastern |
10 |
|
| 8. |
Hood |
9 |
|
In 2022, the Falcons claimed their 20th MAC Commonwealth title 2-0 over York College. Messiah’s
Lauren Seubert was named the MAC Commonwealth Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Messiah’s season came to a close in the NCAA third round after falling to Rowan 3-1. The Falcons finished with a 17-3 overall record and a perfect 8-0 in conference play.
The NFHCA will announce the 2023 preseason coaches poll on August 29, 2023.
The 2023 season is set to begin on Friday, September 1. Conference play will begin on Saturday, October 7 with an eight-game seven-week schedule.
The 2023 MAC Commonwealth Field Hockey Championship is set for November 1 to November 4. The top-four seeds will battle for the conference title and the NCAA Division III Championship automatic qualifier (AQ).