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2025 NCAA Tournament Preview

Field Hockey

#1 Wolves Host Bentley In Historic NCAA Field Hockey Tournament Game At Setzler Field

The top seeded Newberry College Wolves (18-0) host the #8 seeded Bentley Falcons (13-8) in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division 2 Field Hockey Tournament at Setzler Field.

It's the first ever NCAA Tournament game for Newberry College and the 15th NCAA Tournament appearance for Bentley.

The Falcons best finish was winning the national championship in 2001.

Last year LImestone became the first team from the South Atlantic Conference to ever make an appearance in the NCAA Tournament losing at Shippensburg 3-2.


Newberry Quick Facts
Overall: Record 18-0
Home: 9-0
Away: 8-0
Conference: 12-0 | Non-Conference: 6-0
Head Coach: Hannah Dave
Assistant Coaches: Khotosofalo Pheko & Tamsin Bangert
 
Statistical Leaders 
Player Goals Assists Points Game- Winning Goals
Parker Keeler 18 20 56 6
Emma Westbrook 22 3 47 4
Wibien Dahmen 15 9 39 4
Payton Keeler 10 8 28 0
Amber Tozona 9 4 22 1
Lieke Varenkamp 7 8 22 1
 
Team Statistics
Goals per Game: 5.33
Goals-Shot Attempts: 96-390 (.246)
Shots per Game: 21.7
Penalty Corners: 173
Goals Against Average: 0.66
Save Percentage: .806
Shutouts: 10
Goalkeeper Games Played Goals Against Goals Against Average Save %
 Ayanda Mangenah 17 9 0.65 .830
Kensley Harris 10 2 0.62 .667
Olivia Zavacki 4 1 1.00 .667
 
Bentley Quick Facts
Overall: Record 13-8
Home: 9-4
Away: 4-4
Conference: 9-3 | Non-Conference: 4-5
Head Coach: Jessica Spencer
Assistant Coaches: Jackie Guillemette & Neilee Hess
 
Statistical Leaders 
Player Goal Points GWG (Game-Winning Goals)
Gracie Moore 15 42 2
McKenzie Carey 10 22 2
Madeline Krepelka 9 22 3
Layla Conway 8 17 2
Sophie Manchester 6 13 2
Lilly Cooker 5 10 1
 
Team Statistics:
Goals per Game: 3.19
Goals-Shot Attempts: 67-301 (.223)
Shots per Game: 14.3
Penalty Corners: 162
Goals Against Average: 1.54
Save Percentages: .754
Shutouts: 4
Goalkeeper Summary
Goalkeeper Games Played Goals Against Goals Against Average Save %
Annie Lorenz 21 33 1.68 .748
Olivia Heryla 4 0 0.00 1.000
 
Game Notes:
  • Bentley enters the NCAA First Round with a 13–8 overall record and a 9–3 mark in conference play.
  • The Falcons are led offensively by senior forward Gracie Moore, who has tallied 15 goals and 12 assists.
  • Bentley averages over 3 goals per game while allowing just 1.5, showcasing a balanced attack and solid defense.
  • Goalkeeper Annie Lorenz anchors the defense with a .748 save percentage and two shutouts.
  • Bentley is making its return to the NCAA Tournament after a strong second half of the 2025 season.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Wibien Dahmen

#14 Wibien Dahmen

F
6' 0"
Junior
Parker Keeler

#15 Parker Keeler

F
5' 3"
Junior
Payton Keeler

#13 Payton Keeler

M
5' 6"
Junior
Lieke Varenkamp

#10 Lieke Varenkamp

M
5' 6"
Senior
Ayanda Mangenah

#79 Ayanda Mangenah

GK
5' 2"
Sophomore
Emma Westbrook

#6 Emma Westbrook

F
5' 8"
Senior
Kensley  Harris

#76 Kensley Harris

GK
5' 3"
Freshman
Olivia Zavacki

#59 Olivia Zavacki

G
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Wibien Dahmen

#14 Wibien Dahmen

6' 0"
Junior
F
Parker Keeler

#15 Parker Keeler

5' 3"
Junior
F
Payton Keeler

#13 Payton Keeler

5' 6"
Junior
M
Lieke Varenkamp

#10 Lieke Varenkamp

5' 6"
Senior
M
Ayanda Mangenah

#79 Ayanda Mangenah

5' 2"
Sophomore
GK
Emma Westbrook

#6 Emma Westbrook

5' 8"
Senior
F
Kensley  Harris

#76 Kensley Harris

5' 3"
Freshman
GK
Olivia Zavacki

#59 Olivia Zavacki

5' 7"
Freshman
G