Seawolves Fans

Don't overlook Stony Brook, either. The Seawolves, 18-2 a year ago, have led the NCAA in defense for the last three years behind senior defender Maegan Meritz, a preseason All-American. Offensively, the Seawolves are no slouches behind the tandem of Kylie Ohlmiller (42 goals, 44 assists last year as a freshman) and Courtney Murphy (71 goals). Stony Brook does not open its season until Feb. 28.

“I remember coming in high school to the national championship when it was hosted here,” Ohlmiller, the team’s leader in points last season, said. “I was thinking then, ‘how sick would it be to play as the home team in the national championship?’ and now it’s possible. That’s definitely something that we’re going to be reaching for.”