Northwestern Dominates St. Joseph’s to Win NCAA Field Hockey Title

The Wildcats secured their second national championship in four years with a commanding 5-0 victory in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Northwestern defeated St. Joseph’s 5-0 in the NCAA Division I field hockey championship, marking their second national title in program history.
The Wildcats scored all five goals in the first half, with standout performances from Maddie Zimmer and Ilse Tromp, who each tallied two goals and an assist.
Goalkeeper Annabel Skubisz recorded her 14th shutout of the season, setting a school record and tying a championship game record for fewest shots allowed.
Maddie Zimmer, a senior and U.S. Olympic team member, was named tournament MVP after contributing two goals and five assists throughout the tournament.
St. Joseph’s made history by reaching their first NCAA final, finishing the season with a 20-4 record after upsetting top-seeded North Carolina in the semifinals.