Field Hockey
The field hockey program's first season was in 1975, when it quickly rose in national prominence. From 1977 to 1980, the field hockey team qualified for the AIAW national tournament, which was a precursor to the NCAA. The team has qualified for the NCAA tournament 23 times, reaching the Final Four four times (1983, 1987, 1992) and the Finals in 1981. They have been Atlantic 10 champions 13 times. Minutewomen who have competed for Team USA in the Olympics include Judy Strong in 1980 and 1984, Patty Shea in 1988 and 1996, Megan Donnelly in 1998, and Pam Bustin in 1996. Pam Hixon was the Head Coach of Team USA in 1996. Hilary Rose competed on the British team in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games. Current UMass assistant coach Shannon Taylor competed for Team USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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