DANVILLE, Ky. - The University of Mary Washington has been selected to capture the 2026 Collegiate Field Hockey Conference title.
Mary Washington captured majority of the first place votes with four for 29 points while Rhodes had two first place votes for 27 points. Sewanee and Marian wrapped up the top four teams with 22 and 16 points, respectively.
Voting was conducted among the CFHC's six head coaches.
2026 COLLEGIATE FIELD HOCKEY PRESEASON POLL RESULTS
1. Mary Washington - 29 (4)
2. Rhodes - 27 (2)
3. Sewanee - 22
4. Marian - 16
5. Centre - 15
6. Concordia - 11
Mary Washington claimed last year's conference title after sweeping conference play 5-0 and then defeating Sewanee and Rhodes in the CFHC tournament. The Eagles look to continue their streak on top as this is the first year the conference holds an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The team who wins the CFHC tournament will make their way to the national stage.
Rhodes looks to contend for that national bid after a narrow 3-0 defeat in last season's conference championship. The team had a combined six athletes named to all-conference teams and only had one conference loss in 2025.
The 2026 Collegiate Field Hockey Conference Championship is slated for November 5-8 in Mequon, Wisconsin, hosted by Concordia University.
About the Collegiate Field Hockey Conference:
The Collegiate Field Hockey Conference consists of Centre College, Concordia University (Wisconsin), Marian University, Rhodes College, The University of the South, and the University of Mary Washington. The six-school conference was approved for active NCAA membership beginning September 1, 2024. Beginning in 2026, the tournament champion will earn the conference's automatic qualification to the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament.
