ROCK HILL, S.C. – The seventh-ranked Lander Field Hockey team has earned the No. 3 seed in the upcoming South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Field Hockey Championship, as the league officially released the tournament bracket this weekend.

The Bearcats will be in search of their second SAC Tournament title (2023) and will begin that quest at home, hosting Lincoln Memorial in a quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. at Frank Hill Stadium.

Lander has hosted a quarterfinal match in each of the last three seasons, posting a 1-1 record in those contests. Lincoln Memorial, meanwhile, will make its first-ever postseason appearance.

The Bearcats swept the season series against the Railsplitters, earning a 5-1 win at home on Sept. 16 and a 2-1 victory in Harrogate on Sept. 30. The winner of Tuesday's matchup will advance to face No. 2 seed Belmont Abbey in the semifinals.

Newberry, the No. 1 seed, earned a bye to the semifinals and will host both the semifinal and championship rounds on Friday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 9. The Wolves will face the winner of the other quarterfinal between Converse and Wingate, set for Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Admission (CASH ONLY):
Adults: $7
Youth (6–12): $4
Seniors (60+): $4
Active/Retired Military: $4
College Students (with ID): $2
Under 5: Free

The game will stream on FloSports (subscription required).
Live video and stats: landerbearcats.com/coverage

More information about the tournament can be found on the South Atlantic Conference Championship page.