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Senior Manu Ghigliotti takes a penalty shot, Sept. 15 against VCU,.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26 /THE HAWK

Argentine star brings ‘contagious’ energy to St. Joe’s field hockey squad

Mia Messina September 27, 2023

Manu Ghigliotti was getting ready to take the field for her postgame ritual, practicing shots on goal to clear her mind, following St. Joe’s 6-1 field hockey win over previously undefeated Yale Sept....

Players celebrate after scoring against VCU.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Hawks blank VCU 2-0 in first A-10 victory

Madeline Williams September 20, 2023

Fifth-year Katy Benton advances toward VCU defense. The Hawks huddle in preparation for a penalty shot.

Hannah Prince coaching during a recent game.
PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

All roads lead home

Aaron Tully September 14, 2022

A Q&A with Hannah Prince On July 20, Hannah Prince was hired as the 11th head coach in the history of St. Joe’s field hockey. The Hawk met with Prince to talk about how she got to this point...

In the 2021 season, Benton co-lead the A-10 in assists with 12. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Farther, Faster, Stronger: A conversation with Katy Benton

Aaron Tully February 15, 2022

Junior field hockey midfielder Katy Benton was named to the U.S. U-21 National Team on Feb. 4. The Hawk sat down with Benton to discuss the events leading up to this achievement and what else she has...

The team played the likes of Big Ten institutions and the University of Virginia at the NFHL Championships.
PHOTO COURTESY OF RACHEL HORNIG ’23.

Back in the game: Club field hockey qualifies for national tournament

Aaron Tully December 7, 2021

The St. Joe’s Club Field Hockey Team knows that good things come to those who wait. After not playing for a year and a half, the team qualified for the National Field Hockey League (NFHL) Championships...

The field hockey team celebrates with their trophy after defeating VCU 1-0 in the A10 Championship. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Taking back the A10 throne

Tyler Nice November 9, 2021

The St. Joe’s field hockey team is once again the Atlantic 10 (A10) Champion. After advancing to the championship game with a 8-1 semifinal throttling of the Richmond University Spiders, the Hawks earned...

The team celebrates with Farquhar following their 3-0 win against Saint Louis University on Oct. 3. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Head coach Farquhar wins 100th game with St. Joe’s field hockey

Aaron Tully October 5, 2021

St. Joe’s field hockey head coach Lynn Farquhar has added yet another accolade to a quickly expanding list.  St. Joe’s defeated Saint Louis University 3-0 on Oct. 3, advancing to 3-0 in the Atlantic...

The St. Joes field hockey team celebrates during their contest against Rutgers University on Sept. 12, 2021
PHOTO: JOE SCHNEYDER/SAY CHEEZE STUDIOS

St. Joe’s field hockey makes history with back-to-back top-10 wins

Adam Fine September 21, 2021

St. Joe’s field hockey proved this week that it won’t be intimidated by any opponent. The Hawks defeated the three-time defending national champion and No. 4 North Carolina Tar Heels, 3-2, at an electric...

The Hawks will three time defending NCAA Champions University of North Carolina on Sept. 10.
PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

#20 Field Hockey has high hopes for 2021 Season

Aaron Tully September 8, 2021

The St. Joe’s field hockey team, led by three, fifth-year captains, will have to tap into their “fight and grit” if they are going to achieve what they want to in 2021. The Hawks have a tough schedule,...

Since 2017, the St. Joe’s field hockey team has not missed an NCAA Division I Championship.
PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Field hockey and women’s teams deserve more recognition

Riley Frain March 9, 2021

St. Joe's not just a basketball school For as far back as most fans can remember, St. Joe’s has been touted as a “basketball school.” A university filled with tradition, pride and a deep seated history...

In 1986, the St. Joe’s field hockey team took down No. 17 Rutgers. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

A moment in SJU Athletics: field hockey

Riley Frain November 10, 2020

Since The Hawk is unable to bring our readers typical sports coverage due to the coronavirus pandemic, we want to reflect on sports highlights from years past. This week’s edition highlights the elaborate...

Teams must train in small groups or “pods” in order to limit interaction. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Training in the age of COVID-19: Field Hockey

Riley Frain September 16, 2020

With the cancelation of fall sports by the Atlantic 10 (A-10) due to the coronavirus pandemic, the St. Joe’s field hockey team is unable to pursue a fourth consecutive A-10 Championship  title and fifth...

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