After three weeks of undefeated play, including four upsets over ranked opponents, the Cal field hockey team found itself with their highest ranking in ten years and their first top 20 appearance since the 2008 season. The now-No. 11 Bears (5-0) had done everything they could possibly do leading up Read More…
After upsetting two ranked teams to open the season, the Cal field hockey team remained outside of the top-20 in the NFHCA coaches’ poll. While it was disappointing the Bears didn’t break into the poll last week, it would be shocking if they remain unranked after this weekend’s performance. Again Read More…
Cal field hockey coach Shellie Onstead knows that earning the respect of her peers in the NCAA this season is going to be a tough task. After starting the season just outside the top-20, the Bears (3-0) are still on the outside looking in despite two upset wins over No. Read More…
If anyone was worried about a letdown after two upset victories the previous week, the Cal field hockey team answered back emphatically. The squad’s 10-0 victory over Pacific was the most goals the Bears have posted since they blanked Appalachian State, 11-0, six years ago. Right from the start, Cal Read More…
No matter what happens this Sunday, when the Cal field hockey team visits Pacific, it still might feel like a letdown compared to last weekend’s results. Behind sophomore forward Jordan O’Reilly’s two-goal performance, the Bears were able to overtake No. 13 Michigan State, 4-3, in overtime this past Sunday. This Read More…
The Cal field hockey team started the season ranked outside the top-20, but two games into the season, expectations have already been raised. The Bears have positioned themselves for a high national ranking with two impressive upsets over No. 16 Louisville and No. 13 Michigan State. “It raises expectations in Read More…
The Cal field hockey team could not have asked for a better start to its season. The Bears defeated No. 13 Michigan State, 4-3, in Louisville, KY, on Sunday afternoon. The thrilling overtime victory came a mere 24 hours after beating No. 16 Louisville in a slightly more convincing, 3-1, Read More…
After an undefeated exhibition schedule, which included two convincing wins and a tie with Stanford, the Cal field hockey team will visit No. 16 Louisville at 3 p.m. at Trager Stadium for the first official game of the season. Coming off last year’s disappointing finish — a loss to Stanford Read More…
Field hockey dominates UC Davis in exhibition opener The Cal field hockey team will not play an official match at Maxwell Field until Sept. 9. On Sunday, coach Shellie Onstead’s squad logged some game time on its home field in a scrimmage against UC Davis. The Bears defeated their NorPac Read More…