Lafayette College Athletics

EASTON, Pa.- The No. 15 Lafayette field hockey team captured the 2026 Patriot League regular-season title after a 2-0 shutout win against Boston U. on Friday evening at Rappolt Field.

The Leopards earn the first outright regular season crown for the first time since 2012 with a 15-2 overall record, while maintaining undefeated status in league play (6-0) and at home (10-0).

Lafayette will host the conference tournament, taking place in Easton from Nov. 5-7, and secured the top seed. Boston U., American and Holy Cross round out the upcoming competition.

Senior defender Lena Thedrian netted the first goal of the game at 25:59 in the second period to put the Leopards up 1-0. Katie Gibb and Lea Good, forming the insert and stick-stop, were credited with her assists.

Lafayette added an insurance goal at 38:40 by Feline Reusken for the 2-0 final decision. Her third-quarter tally was a rebound off of a Boston U. defensive save during a penalty corner. 

The Maroon and White held the advantage in total shots (13-3) and penalty corners (6-1).

Lafayette's junior goalkeeper Addison Kahn made one save in the eighth shutout of the fall. Her Terrier counterpart, Sophie Ortyl, made two stops.

The 2026 Patriot League Field Hockey Championship begins with semifinal action on Thursday, Nov. 5. All three tournament games will be available live on ESPN+ with final seeding and times determined soon.


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