1979 Women's Field Hockey Team (2026) - Hall of Fame

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Posted a 21-6-1 overall record
Won the Division II Midwest Regional Championship
Defeated 13 of 15 Division I opponents
Advanced to the AIAW National Championships
Reached the consolation quarterfinals (lost 3-2 in double overtime to LaSalle)
Coached by Barb Patrick, who was the first woman to be inducted into NMU’s Sports Hall of Fame
Featured Deniese Porath’s 30-goal season, the best single season in program history

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