Oxford, Ohio -- The No. 1 Miami RedHawks have claimed the 2022 MAC Field Hockey Tournament title after topping No. 3 App State, 3-1. This marks the sixth consecutive title for the RedHawks. 

With less than four minutes remaining in the first quarter, the RedHawks struck first. Paula Peña Martinez scored, taking a 1-0 lead for Miami. She was assisted by Luli Rosso. The RedHawks held their 1-0 lead through the end of the first quarter.

Through a back-and-forth second quarter the RedHawks successfully defended eight penalty corners and held their 1-0 lead through the end of the half. Under three minutes into the third quarter, Peña Martinez scored again, doubling the RedHawks' lead to 2-0. She was again assisted by Rosso.

With just under 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Peña Martinez scored again, earning herself a hat trick and giving the RedHawks a 3-0 lead.

The Mountaineers grabbed a goal with just over six minutes left in the quarter, shortening their deficit to 3-1.

The win advances the RedHawks to the NCAA Tournament. Matchups for that tournament will be released during the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m.

2022 MAC All-Tournament Team
Hannah Johnston, Ball State
Kerrianne McClay, Ball State
Larissa Balachick, Kent State
Augustina Florio, Kent State
Allison Corey, App State
Anna Smarelli, App State
Friederike Stegen, App State
Paula Peña Martinez, Miami
Luli Rosso, Miami
Macy McHale, Miami
Jenna Kirby, Miami -- Tournament MVP