LATHAM, N.Y. – Penn State Harrisburg field hockey has been selected to finish as the runner-up in the United East Preseason Coaches' Poll.


The Lions ranked second in the poll and received three first place votes after going 13-3 and making a memorable run to the United East Championship Game last season—just the second in program history.  Penn State Harrisburg returns five all-conference players from a year ago this fall, including first-teamers Sadie Cook, Macenzie Mulholland, and Sara Yeselavage, as well as second-team picks Astrid Comp and Bailey Rucker.


The defending conference champions from St. Mary's (Md.) topped the coaches' poll and earned five first-place votes. Newcomer Immaculata was tabbed third, while Gwynedd Mercy and Wilson rounded out the top five in a tie for fourth.


The Lions are set to open their 2026 campaign at non-conference foe Albright on Wednesday night, Sept. 2. 


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