Connecticut and Old Dominion advance to Big East Field Hockey Championship on Saturday

No. 1 seed Unversity of Connecticut and No. 3 seed Old Dominion advanced to the Big East Field Hockey Championship being played at the Proving Grounds in Conshohocken (Plymouth Township). The championship is hosted by Villanova University which has its home field at the Proving Grounds.

On Thursday, April 22nd, Connecticut defeated the No. 4 seed Temple University, 4-0, in the first semifinal. Old Dominion then upset the No. 2 seed Liberty University.
 
The University of Connecticut is making its 19th consecutive Big East Championship game and is looking to win its ninth straight title. Old Dominion returns to the title game for the third time. Old Dominion previously faced Connecticut in 2013 and 2019 falling each time.
 
The Big East Championship game will start at Noon on Saturday, April 24th. The field hockey championship is a non-ticketed event and a limited number of fans will be allowed. Fans in attendance must be masked and follow social distancing guidelines according to COVID-19 protocols.