Stevens Picked as Favorite in MAC Freedom Field Hockey Coaches’ Preseason Poll

The Ducks earned all seven first-place votes from opposing coaches for 49 points.

8/20/2025 11:00:00 AM

Newtown, Pa. (Field Hockey) - The Stevens Ducks were selected as the favorite in the 2025 conference preseason poll conducted among the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) Field Hockey coaches. The Ducks received seven first-place votes for 49 points.

Below is the complete 2025 MAC Freedom Field Hockey Coaches’ Preseason Poll.

2025 MAC Freedom Field Hockey Coaches' Preseason Poll

Rank Team Points (1st Place Votes)
1 Stevens 49 (7)
t2 Lebanon Valley 39
t2 Arcadia 39
4 DeSales 32
5 Misericordia 25
6 FDU-Florham 18
7 Delaware Valley 14
8 King's 8

The Ducks look to claim its third straight conference crown during the 2025 season. Stevens defeated Arcadia 2-1 to claim the title last season. The Ducks fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Bates College.

The season is set to begin on August 29 with conference play beginning October 11. 

The 2025 MAC Freedom Field Hockey Championship is set for Nov. 5-8. The top-four seeds will battle for the conference title and the NCAA Division III Championship automatic qualifier (AQ).