Several NCAA sports crowned national champions over the weekend. Here is a snapshot of the action:
Terrapins capture third field hockey title in four years
Maryland's field hockey team survived the pressure of being the No. 1 ranked team heading into the postseason, emerging as the national champions yesterday with a 4-2 victory over ACC rival Wake Forest. This is the second time Maryland has defeated Wake Forest in a championship venue this season after its 4-3 victory in the ACC Championship game a few weeks ago. The win is Maryland's third field hockey national championship in the last four years.
Bloomsburg continues Division II field hockey dynasty
Last week, we neglected to mention Bloomsburg's Division II field hockey national championship as a result of a 6-2 win over Massachusetts-Lowell. This was Bloomsburg's third straight national championship, and sixth in the last seven years.
Bowdoin wins back-to-back field hockey titles in dramatic fashion
Bowdoin's field hockey team won its second consecutive Division III national championship with a 3-2 double overtime victory over conference rival Tufts yesterday. Senior Lindsay McNamara ended her career in a memorable fashion with the championship-winning goal. She is also the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Tournament play.
Emory wins Division III volleyball national title
Congratulations to the Emory Eagles, this year's NCAA Division III volleyball national champions. The Eagles defeated La Verne in the championship match and finished the season with an impressive 35-6 record. Emory's Dani Huffman was named the tournament's most outstanding player, and teammates Alexandra Wright and Natalie Schonefield found spots on the all-tournament team.
Adams State dominates Division II cross country championships
Adams State took home both the Division II men's and women's cross country national titles over the weekend. On the men's side, Adams State, led by individual runner-up Aaron Braun, held off Western State by 21 points. In the women's competition, Adams State won its sixth straight championship, and 14th overall.
Middlebury captures Division III women's cross country crown
Middlebury won the Division III women's cross country national championship over the weekend, outlasting Calvin and Williams. This is the fifth women's cross country title in Middlebury history.
Cortland State brings home first ever cross country title
Cortland State took home its first ever title in Division III men's cross country. North Central finished in second place, while Williams placed third.
