Syracuse, ranked No. 10, is set to take on No. 6 Liberty in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship on November 14. This marks Syracuse's fifth consecutive postseason appearance, and they look to recover from their previous year's early exit. The matchup, part of a highly competitive tournament, will be held at Bedford Field in Princeton, N.J., with live coverage on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse has qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the 19th time in program history.
  • The Orange have a 4-4 record against 2025 NCAA Tournament teams prior to the postseason.
State of Play
  • Syracuse aims to improve to 3-0 against Liberty, having previously beaten them in overtime during the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
  • The Orange had the ninth-best RPI score in the nation at 0.61171, reflecting their challenging schedule.
What's Next

A victory would allow Syracuse to advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the third time in the last four seasons, tying their single-season win record in the Lynn Farquhar era.

Bottom Line

This critical matchup sets the stage for Syracuse to redeem themselves in the tournament, showcasing their resilience and the strength of their schedule as they compete for a deeper run in the postseason.