By Hannah Shirey ’23, Staff Writer

The field hockey team is looking to make history this season after starting off with a 0-4 record.

The Dutchmen began the season with high hopes of success. The team didn’t start off as strong as it had wished, but quickly turned that around when it came time for conference play.

In its first conference game this season, the field hockey team beat Albright in a thrilling 2-1 double overtime victory. The team carried that momentum into its next several games.

The Dutchmen beat rival school, Alvernia, in overtime by a score of 2-1. Then, during homecoming weekend, the team beat a previously undefeated Widener team by a score of 1-0.

“Working together as a team, rather than individuals, is what has helped us win games,” Alida Steenkamer, a senior defender and captain, said.

In its most recent game against Stevenson, the team had a huge 5-0 win, making its conference record 4-0 and overall record 9-5.

The team is currently on a remarkable seven game winning streak. Its last loss was September 18th against Gettysburg College.

“A lot of our success goes to the athletes,” Amber Corcoran, head coach, said.

The field hockey team’s next game is against a tough Messiah team. LVC field hockey hasn’t beat Messiah since 2014.

“We have a really good chance at beating Messiah and being first in the MAC Commonwealth,” Steenkamer said.

The Dutchmen are currently ranked second in the MAC Commonwealth.

“This team is making history and I’m happy to be a part of it,” Corcoran said.

The field hockey team travels to Messiah on Oct. 23 as it looks to take that number one spot in the MAC Commonwealth.