NCAA.com | June 13, 2018 Overtime length reduced in NCAA field hockey 2017 DI Field Hockey: Championship Recap Share The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved decreasing the length of overtime in field hockey. Games tied at the end of regulation time will have up to two 10-minute “sudden victory” periods to determine the winner. Previously, overtime consisted of two 15-minute periods. Overtime still will consist of seven team players, one of which may be a goalkeeper. RELATED: UConn wins 2018 DI championship | Highlights The consensus of coaches who were surveyed was that the shortened timeframe is adequate to determine a winner, and the change should lessen the physical demands on the players. College field hockey rules, explained Here's quick look at how college field hockey works, including the dimensions of the field, penalties and how the game is played. READ MORE Cheryl Bruttomesso named NCAA Field Hockey Rules Interpreter Cheryl Bruttomesso has been named the NCAA Field Hockey Rules Interpreter. READ MORE Rowan to host 2022 DIII field hockey championship Rowan will serve as the host of the 2022 NCAA Division III field hockey championship, with the semifinal and final rounds to be held at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium on November 19 and 20. READ MORE