Field Hockey Earns Top-20 Rank in NFHCA Coaches Poll, Claims Seventh in NCAA RPI

EASTON, Pa. – Following a stellar start to the season, Lafayette field hockey has earned national recognition, landing at No. 19 in the latest NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll and rising to a program-high No. 7 in the official NCAA Rating Percentage Index (RPI) rankings. The Leopards’ surge into the national rankings comes on the heels of several signature victories across their opening slate. Lafayette secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Temple and edged out Cornell 2-1 in a hard-fought non-conference battle. The team also opened Patriot League play on a strong note with decisive 2-0 and 1-0 shutouts…