A Fresh Look for the Mules
On Tuesday evening, the Colby Field Hockey program will welcome Husson University to Mayflower Hill for the inaugural game of the 2026‑27 season, tipping off at 6:00 PM. The matchup marks the start of a schedule that promises both continuity and new challenges for the Mules.
Colby enters the season riding a 22‑1 all‑time advantage over Husson, a streak that has persisted since the Mules’ last defeat in 2007. That dominance underscores the program’s resilience, even as the 2025 campaign concluded with a 6‑9 record, reflecting the rigors of a demanding Division III slate.
Head coach Allison Whittemore, now in her fifth year at the helm, returns with a renewed focus after a season that tested the team’s depth. The coaching staff has been bolstered by the promotion of Hannah Keefe to assistant head coach, joining Abbie Charrier, creating a collaborative leadership structure aimed at sustaining momentum.
Among the players, junior forward Christina Sweeney returns after a breakout sophomore season that earned her Second Team All‑NESCAC honors. She led the team with 11 goals and 24 points, and her presence adds a potent offensive spark alongside a blend of four senior leaders and six enthusiastic first‑year recruits eager to make an immediate impact.
The schedule also features a marquee showdown against top‑ranked Tufts University on Saturday, followed by a four‑game homestand against St. Joseph’s beginning on Monday. These high‑profile contests will test the Mules’ resolve and provide early indicators of their aspirations for the upcoming season.