Orangeburg, N.Y. (9/17/24)  Dominican University New York Director of Athletics, Joseph S. Clinton, has announced the addition of women's field hockey for the 2025-2026 school year.

With the addition of field hockey, the number of NCAA-sponsored sports offered by Dominican will increase to 19, comprised of 11 women's and eight men's sports.

"We are excited to bring a new sport to DU," said Clinton.  "Field hockey continues to grow and we feel we can put a competitive team on the field."

A fall sport, field hockey has been an NCAA sport since 1981.  Currently, 37 NCAA Division II institutions sponsor field hockey.

Dominican will be seeking a conference affiliation in which to compete and a national search for a coach will begin shortly.

""We are thrilled to announce the addition of Division II field hockey to Dominican University New York's athletic offerings in 2025," said Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students, John Burke.  "This expansion reflects our commitment to providing diverse opportunities for student-athletes to excel both academically and athletically. Field hockey will not only enhance our vibrant campus life but also attract talented students who are eager to compete at the highest level while pursuing their education in an inclusive and supportive environment."

Field hockey will be the fourth sport that Dominican has added in the last three years.  In 2023-24, the department competed in women's bowling, men's volleyball and women's rowing for the first time.