Preseason All‑ACC Recognition
Annabel Sep, a senior defender who grew up in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has been named to the Preseason All‑Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey Team chosen by league head coaches.
In 2025 she earned All‑West Region second‑team and All‑ACC second‑team honors after contributing four goals and two assists from the back line, underscoring her role as a defensive anchor for the Cardinals.
Building a Contender
The Cardinals finished last season with an 8‑10 record and reached the ACC Championship quarterfinals, but they return 16 letterwinners and will welcome eight new players for the upcoming campaign.
Louisville will host a preseason scrimmage against Bellarmine on Wednesday at 5 p.m., then open the season on August 28 at Trager Stadium, giving the squad an early chance to fine‑tune its tactics.
ACC Title Race Outlook
North Carolina sits atop the preseason poll with 73 points and four first‑place votes, while Virginia follows with 68 points and two top votes; Duke and Wake Forest are tied for third with 64 points each.
If Sep’s leadership translates into stronger defensive performances, the Cardinals could improve on their recent record and contend more aggressively for a conference title.