Preseason Favorites
The latest Ivy League field hockey preseason poll, released this week, reflects the growing anticipation among coaches and analysts as the league prepares for another competitive campaign. Media members across the Ivy League conducted the voting, and the results immediately highlighted Harvard’s clear favorite status.
Harvard secured ten first‑place votes and accumulated 121 total points, positioning the Crimson as the overwhelming favorite. Princeton followed closely with 118 points and six first‑place votes, while Yale rounded out the top three with 84 points, underscoring a tightly contested hierarchy at the top of the league.
Building on a Historic 2025
The 2025 season marked a watershed moment for Ivy League field hockey, as three programs earned NCAA Tournament berths for the first time in league history. Harvard and Princeton advanced to the national semifinals, and Harvard ultimately finished as the runner‑up, a performance that has raised expectations for the upcoming year.
The poll sets the stage for a season that builds on the league’s recent NCAA tournament successes, offering a reference point for teams as they shape their schedules and strategies.