JMU Set to Host MAC Field Hockey Championship as No. 4 Seed

HARRISONBURG, Va. – The field is set for the 2025 Mid-American Conference Field Hockey Championship, as fourth-seeded James Madison gets set to host the six-team, single-elimination tournament on Nov. 5-8 at the JMU Field Hockey Complex.

The Dukes wrapped up the regular season with an 11-7 overall record and a 6-3 mark in MAC play to finish fourth in the league standings. JMU opens up the postseason on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the quarterfinals against fifth-seeded Central Michigan (9-8, 4-5 MAC) at 11:30 a.m.

The second quarterfinal features No. 3 seed App State (13-5, 7-2 MAC) against No. 6 seed Ohio (5-12, 3-6 MAC).

The 13th-ranked Miami (Ohio) RedHawks earned the top seed for the Championship after completing the regular season at 13-4 overall and 8-1 in MAC play, while No. 15 Massachusetts will be the No. 2 seed at 15-3 and 8-1.

Admission for the three-day championship is free, and all games will be streamed live on ESPN+.

2025 MAC Field Hockey Championship Schedule
Quarterfinals – Nov. 5
No. 4 James Madison vs. No. 5 Central Michigan – 11:30 a.m.
No. 3 App State vs. No. 6 Ohio – 2:30 p.m.

Semifinals – Nov. 6
No. 1 Miami (Ohio) vs. Game 1 Winner – 11:30 a.m.
No. 2 Massachusetts vs. Game 2 Winner – 2:30 p.m.

Championship – Nov. 8
Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner – Noon

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