In its first match of the 2023 NCAA field hockey tournament, Cal lost to Miami University Ohio for the second time this season, ending the Bears' brief stint in the tournament.
The Bears forged a path of dominance, and after three matches in four days that included two overtime sessions, they pulled away with their first-ever America East Conference crown.
The No. 6 Bears are going into their nonconference senior day game against UC Davis with a two-game win streak, where they hope to keep the momentum going and head into their final conference matches with high spirits and confidence.
Cal clocked in Friday and Sunday to play its first two conference games against a pair of redoubtable teams, the Albany Great Danes and the Vermont Catamounts.
Heading into Friday afternoon, Cal had a 1-3 record to its name, earning the first win of the season in a dramatic way the week prior. With trends suggesting an upward climb, the Bears aimed to gain some momentum to close out the regular season.