Bates field hockey team received honors from the NFHCA, with 16 members named to the NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad and four earning "Scholar of Distinction" honors. The team was also one of 61 Division III programs to earn the NFHCA Division III National Academic Team Award for recording a team grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

By the Numbers
  • 16 members named to the NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad
  • 4 members earned "Scholar of Distinction" honors
  • Team achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, earning the NFHCA Division III National Academic Team Award
State of Play
  • The Bobcats had a historic year in 2023, matching the program record with 13 wins and setting a new team standard with seven NESCAC victories
  • Bates hosted a NESCAC Championships game for the first time ever and earned the program's first bid to the NCAA Championships
Bottom Line

Bates field hockey team excelled both academically and athletically, achieving remarkable success on the field while also being honored for their academic achievements by the NFHCA.