Home Advantage: Does it Exist in Women's Sports

This study examined whether the home advantage exists in women's sports. The percentages of games won at home and away were compared for three varsity women's sports at the University of Southern Maine; basketball (1968–1985), field hockey (1967–1985), and softball (1975–1986). A significant home advantage was noted in basketball and in field hockey but not in softball. These results are partially consistent with the prediction that the home advantage would be present in women's sports.