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Team Starting lineup running
Kyle Prudhomme
3
Rivier RIVIER (5-14, 3-8)
6
Winner Dean DEAN (14-7, 10-1)
Rivier RIVIER
(5-14, 3-8)
3
Final
6
Dean DEAN
(14-7, 10-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Rivier RIVIER 1 0 1 1 3
Dean DEAN 0 2 3 1 6

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

Field Hockey Concludes Season with GNAC Quarterfinal Loss to Dean

FRANKLIN, Mass. – The Rivier field hockey team fell 6-3 to top-seeded Dean on Saturday afternoon at Longley Athletic Complex.

With the result, the Raiders finish the 2025 season 5-14 (3-7 GNAC), while the Bulldogs move to 14-7 (9-1) and advanced to the GNAC Semifinals against No. 4 New England Col.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Junior Brianna Spinelli put the Raiders on the board five minutes into the first quarter, finishing a feed from senior Reilly Swislosky for a 1-0 lead.
  • Dean evened the score three minutes into the second quarter off a penalty corner.
  • With seconds left before halftime, the Bulldogs scored to take a 2-1 lead.
  • Dean added two goals in the third quarter to extend the lead to 4-1.
  • Swislosky cut the deficit to 4-2 with a goal for the Raiders.
  • The Bulldogs answered with another tally to make it 5-2 heading into the final frame
  •  Dean opened the fourth quarter to push the lead to 6-2.
  • Spinelli capped off the scoring with her second of the day, assisted by first-year Lexi Davies.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
  • Dean outshot Rivier 20-12.
  • The Raiders held a 9-4 advantage in corner opportunities.
  • Senior Lily Gifford recorded six saves on 12 shots faced.
Following Rivier's second post-season appearance in three seasons under head coach Hayley Sutherland, the Raiders look to return to the GNAC Postseason for the second straight season and compete for a championship in 2026.