Orono, ME - The University of Maine field hockey team begin its 2023 regular season with a pair of non-conference matchups at the new Maine Field Hockey Complex beginning on Friday, Aug. 25.

GAME INFORMATION
DATE: Friday, Aug. 25, 2023
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
SITE: Maine Field Hockey Complex - Orono, ME
2023 RECORDS: Maine 0-0-0, #17 Boston College 0-0-0
VIDEO: ESPN +
International Stream: AE TV
LIVE STATS: goblackbears.com
TWITTER: @MaineFH

GAME INFORMATION
DATE: Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
SITE: Maine Field Hockey Complex - Orono, ME
2023 RECORDS: Maine 0-0-0, Providence 0-0-0
VIDEO: ESPN +
International Stream: AE TV
LIVE STATS: goblackbears.com

A look at the Black Bears:

• Maine opened their new Field Hockey Complex for the first game back on Saturday, Aug. 19 in an exhibition against Merrimack.
• Maine returns the America East Defensive Player of the Year, Second-Team All-American and single season goal-scoring record holder in Poppy Lambert to the backfield.
• The Black Bears return five of their top seven point scorers from a season ago, Lambert, 2022 NCAA assist leader, Madisyn Hartley, America East All-Rookie Team member Mallory Mackesy, Tereza Holubcova and Bhreagh Kennedy.

Quick look at #17 Boston College:

• Ranked #17 in the NFHCA Preseason Poll to begin the 2023 season.
• Went 8-10 a season ago, including 3-3 in the ACC in conference play.
• Top-five point scorers from a season ago return to the Eagles squad.

Quick look at Providence: 

• Went 5-12 a season ago, including 2-5 in the Big East in conference play.
• Returns top scorer and points leader from 2023 in Ally DeCoste

-UMaine-