The Raiders hope to be able to avoid a lot of penalty corners in against ithis season, which begins today at Keene State. (Photo courtesy of Rivier Athletics)

NASHUA – After being voted to finish eighth in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Preseason Poll, the Rivier field hockey team will open its 2025 season under third-year head coach Hayley Sutherland at Keene State today at 6 p.m.

Here’s a look at how they’ve gone from last year to this:

LAST SEASON

The Raiders concluded their season 7-11 overall, finishing 5-7 in GNAC play.

Senior Reilly Swislosky was a key contributor offensively, finishing second in total points with 16, coming by way of seven goals and two assists.

Junior Brianna Spinelli ended the season with 12 points, scoring four goals and providing four assists.

CAPTAINS

Swislosky, along with juniors Shaelyn Burke, Spinelli, and Sophia Quinlan, will lead the Raiders for the 2025 campaign.

NEWCOMERS

Rivier welcomes seven new first-year student-athletes to the lineup.

The coaching staff also sees a new addition with assistant coach Brooke Lemerise, who brings years of playing and coaching experience to the program.

SCHEDULE

The season begins with an intrastate road matchup against reigning LEC Champions, Keene St. (8/29)

The squad returns to Nashua for their home opener versus Thomas (Me.) (9/7)

GNAC play begins at New England College on Sept. 13th at 5:00 PM.

The Raiders round out Alumni Reunion Weekend with a matchup with Saint Joseph’s (Me.) (9/27)

Senior Day will be celebrated on Oct. 25th against GNAC foe, Elms.

The Raiders wrap up regular season play with a home contest against Mount Holyoke on Tuesday, Oct. 28th at 7:00 p.m.