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
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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
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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
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Statistical LeadersÂ
| 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 |
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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 |
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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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