Lucy Mercurio, a freshmen goalkeeper for the University of Missouri, defends the goal during a match with Washington University on Nov. 9, 2025 at Stankowski field in Columbia, Mo. Mercurio has competed in field hockey for five years and joined the Mizzou team in early 2025.
Mizzou club president Caitlin Brandmill and referee Dawn Callahan stand on Stankowski Field in Columbia, Mo., during the 15-minute halftime break on Nov. 9, 2025. They look toward Mizzou’s goalpost where Washington University scored once in the first half.
Two Mizzou Field Hockey players battle for the ball with a Washington University player on Nov. 9, 2025, at Stankowski Field, Columbia, Mo. One Mizzou player jabs at the ball to protect the team’s defensive side.
Mizzou Field Hockey players huddle together after the first quarter of their game against Washington University on Nov. 9, 2025, at Stankowski Field in Columbia, Mo. Team presidents Caitlin Brandmill and Megan Hoenecke give feedback during the two-minute break.
Three Mizzou Field Hockey players fight for the ball during a practice scrimmage on Nov. 5, 2025, at Stankowski Field in Columbia, Mo. One player tries to move up the field while two others attempt to block.
Mizzou Field Hockey player gets ready to take a shot on goal during a practice drill on Nov. 5, 2025, at Stankowski Field in Columbia, Mo. One defensive player prepares to rush in and block the shot, while another offensive player is open for a pass.
Girls from the Mizzou Field Hockey team fight for the ball during a scrimmage at their practice on Nov. 5, 2025, at Stankowski Field in Columbia, Mo. While some players dive headfirst into the action, others wait patiently on the sides for a pass.
The Mizzou Field Hockey team runs shooting drills during practice on Nov. 5, 2025, at Stankowski Field in Columbia, Mo. One offensive player passes the ball from the side while a defensive player prepares to run in and block.