2002 NCAA Division I field hockey tournament
The 2002 NCAA Division I field hockey tournament was the 22nd annual [NCAA Division I (NCAA)|Division I field hockey tournament|tournament] organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the national champion of women's collegiate field hockey among its Division I members in the United States.
Wake Forest won their first championship, defeating Penn State in the final, 2–0.
The semifinals and championship were played at Trager Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, hosted by the University of Louisville.
As of 2025, this is the only time North Carolina has not qualified for the tournament.