MEDFORD, Mass. – The No. 7 Stevenson field hockey team's record-breaking season came to a close in the NCAA Second Round on Saturday, as the Mustangs fell 1-0 to No. 8 Johns Hopkins. With the loss, Stevenson concludes the season at 18-3, marking the most successful season in program history and its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament Second Round.
The Blue Jays netted the lone goal of the contest at the 26:06 mark of the second quarter to take a 1-0 advantage.
Stevenson pushed for the equalizer in the final quarter, earning six penalty corner opportunities while increasing its offensive pressure. However, Johns Hopkins held on for the victory and advanced to the NCAA Third Round.
Johns Hopkins held a 14-12 advantage in shots, while both teams recorded six shots on goal. Jordan Vradenburgh finished with five saves for the Mustangs.
The Mustangs will now turn their attention to recovery and the nontraditional season this spring as they begin preparations for the 2027 campaign, looking to build on a historic season and continue raising the standard for Stevenson field hockey.
