2024 NCAA DI Field Hockey Championship: Northwestern Crowned National Champions
2024 NCAA DI Field Hockey Championship Overview
The 2024 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship concluded with Northwestern defeating Saint Joseph’s. This exciting championship match took place on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Tournament Structure
- Selection Show: November 10
- Opening Round: November 13
- First Round: November 15
- Second Round: November 17
- Semifinals: November 22
- National Championship Match: November 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU
Tournament Bracket
The championship bracket was released during the selection show on November 10. Ten teams qualified automatically by winning their conference championships. The remaining eight teams were selected by the Division I Field Hockey Committee.
For the interactive bracket, click here.
Championship History
The history of the NCAA DI Field Hockey Championship shows a strong performance by North Carolina, which won five of the last six titles leading up to this year.
Recent Championship Results
| Year | Champion | Record | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | North Carolina | 18-3 | Erin Matson | 2-1 | Northwestern | North Carolina |
| 2022 | North Carolina | 21-0 | Karen Shelton | 2-1 | Northwestern | Connecticut |
| 2021 | Northwestern | 18-5 | Tracey Fuchs | 2-0 | Liberty | Michigan |
| 2020 | North Carolina | 19-1 | Karen Shelton | 4-3 | Michigan | North Carolina |
| 2019 | North Carolina | 23-0 | Karen Shelton | 6-1 | Princeton | Wake Forest |
Stay tuned for discussions on the next exciting NCAA field hockey season!