Norfolk, Va. (Nov. 9, 2000) -- Eight-time national champion Old Dominion University prepares to fight for its unprecedented ninth crown this weekend with the first two rounds of NCAA Tournament action. The top-ranked Lady Monarchs will host a rounds one/two regional. They will take on Stanford Saturday at 11 am with Virginia vs. Connecticut to follow at 2 pm. The winners will advance to play Sunday at 2 pm.

Old Dominion is the only school in field hockey history to qualify for each of the 20 NCAA Tournaments since its inception. The Lady Monarchs have won an unprecedented eight trophies, most recently winning in 1998.

For tickets, call the Old Dominion Ticket Office at 757-683-4444.

2000 NCAA Field Hockey Tournament

First Round - Saturday, November 11

at Old Dominion
Old Dominion vs. Stanford, 11 am
Connecticut vs. Virginia, 2 pm

at Wake Forest
Wake Forest vs. Harvard, 11 am
Michigan vs. William and Mary, 2 pm

at Maryland
Maryland vs. New Hampshire, 11 am
Princeton vs. Penn State, 2 pm

at North Carolina
North Carolina vs. Kent State, 11 am
Massachusetts vs. Boston, 2 pm

Second Round - Sunday, November 12

at Old Dominion
Connecticut/Virginia winner vs. Old Dominion/Stanford winner, 2 pm

at Wake Forest
Michigan/William and Mary winner vs. Wake Forest/Harvard winner, 2 pm

at Maryland
Princeton/Penn State winner vs. Maryland/New Hampshire winner, 2 pm

at North Carolina
Boston/Massachusetts winner vs. North Carolina/Kent State winner, 2 pm

Final Four -- Old Dominion Univeristy (Norfolk, Va.)

Semifinals: Friday, November 17; 4 and 6:30 pm
Championship: Sunday, November 19; 2 pm