Victoria's hopes of a seventh consecutive field hockey national title ended in heartbreak on Nov. 2, as the Canada West champions fell 1-0 to York University in Charlottetown, PEI.
The Vikes went 2-0-1 in round-robin play, starting with a 0-0 draw against York before defeating Dalhousie 3-0 and the University of Prince Edward Island 4-0.
Juliet Redelaar of York broke through with just three minutes remaining in the national championship, scoring the only goal of the match past Victoria goalkeeper Anais Chace.
It was the only goal that the Vikes conceded in the entire tournament.
Libby Hogg, a fifth-year defender and Oak Bay High graduate, was named the U Sports Liz Hoffman player of the year prior to the tournament.
Hogg, who led the conference with 10 points in 2025, leaves UVic with a storied career that includes five Canada West championships, four U Sports titles, five conference all-star nods, and three U Sports all-Canadian selections.
Hogg was named a tournament all-star alongside Julia Boraston.
Midfielder Maeve Connorton, a Lambrick Park graduate, also earned U Sports all-Canadian honours.