UC Davis opens the MPSF field hockey championship as the No. 2 seed, facing No. 3 Queens on Friday in Delaware. The winner advances to Saturday’s title game against top-seeded Delaware. The Aggies enter at 3-12 but bring two major conference honors: Ella Franken was named Defensive Player of the Year, and Charlotte Connally earned Freshman of the Year.

By the Numbers
  • UC Davis: 3-12 overall; No. 2 seed.
  • Queens: 4-9 overall; No. 3 seed.
  • Delaware: 9-8 overall; top seed.
  • Franken leads UC Davis with 5 goals; Queens’ Maddie Just has 4, and Delaware’s Livia Van’t Hek has 9.
Yes, But

The Aggies’ record is a challenge, and Delaware already edged them 3-2 two weeks ago. Still, UC Davis has shown upset potential, including a 1-0 win over then-No. 12 Louisville, and earned two major MPSF postseason awards.

What's Next

UC Davis faces Queens on Friday, Nov. 6, at 9 a.m. PT. A win sends the Aggies to Saturday’s championship against Delaware at the same time.

Bottom Line

The Aggies enter as underdogs by record, but their conference honors and upset credentials give them a path to a title-game rematch with Delaware.