NCAA Tournament Run for Rowan Men’s Soccer Comes to End with 2-0 Loss to #6 Emory

LYNCHBURG, VA – The Rowan men’s soccer team’s run in the NCAA Tournament was ended by #6 Emory, in a 2-0 decision in the Third Round held at Lynchburg. The Profs close out the year at 17-4-4 while reaching the Sweet 16 and winning their second straight NJAC title.

Emory got the goal it needed with just seconds remaining in the first half, as there was a scramble in front of the goal and Logan Steren put it in at 44:37 ending Rowan keeper Travis Holiday’s five-match shutout streak. It marked the first goal scored on the senior since October 27.

Rowan was still within striking distance but couldn’t get the equalizer. Emory then put the game out of reach in the 83rd minute when Adeyemi Oni scored on a breakaway.
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Rowan’s Troiano and McGuigan Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan’s Johnny Troiano and Aiden McGuigan have been named to the 2025 Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Team as chosen by the College Sports Communicators, which recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Both Profs are receiving the honor for the second year in a row, while in 2024, Troiano went on to earn a spot on the Academic All-America Team.

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Rowan’s Herman and Ronning Named to NFHCA DIII Senior Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Rowan’s Tess Herman and Alexa Ronning have been named to the 2025 NFHCA Division III Senior Team capping off their final seasons in which they helped Rowan to its fifth straight NJAC Championship and seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.

The Profs’ duo is among 60 Division III senior student-athletes to earn the honor which recognizes their competitive excellence, leadership, and lasting influence within their programs.

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Rowan Men’s Soccer Advances to the NCAA Championship

MIDDLETOWN, CT – Carill Asanji and Johnny Troiano provided the goals, and Travis Holiday notched the shutout, as Rowan defeated #11 Wesleyan (CT), 2-0, in the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship. The Profs (17-3-4) have punched their ticket to the NCAA Sectionals and the round of 16 for the first time since 2019.

The Profs will face Emory, which was a 3-0 winner over Hampden-Sydney, on November 22nd, with the site and time to be announced.

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Kowalczyk Scores Twice but #13 Rowan Field Hockey Falls Short to #17 Lynchburg

GLASSBORO, NJ – Sydney Kowalczyk had two goals but the rally by #13 Rowan fell short as #17 Lynchburg held on for a 3-2 win in the First Round of the 2025 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship. Rowan, which won its fifth consecutive NJAC Championship, ends the year with a 16-6 record.

Lynchburg built up a 3-0 lead with all of its goals in the second quarter. Allie Freeman scored first at 16:43, assisted by Khanyisile Mzizi, and the Mzizi scored the next two, with the first at 24:16 and the third just five minutes later.

Rowan got on the board in the third quarter as senior Tess Herman took the initial shot and the Kowalczyk collected the loose ball in front and swept it in at 34:00.

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Rowan Men’s Basketball Drops 94-87 Overtime Decision at Mary Washington

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Brycen Williams scored 28 points but Mary Washington (3-0) used an 11-point run in overtime to defeat Rowan, 94-87, in men’s basketball action.

With the game tied, 81-81, the Eagles scored 11 straight points to begin overtime, taking a 92-81 lead. Williams hit a three at :42, but it was too late for the Profs to make up the difference.

Williams made eight three-pointers in the game while Taz Cantey scored 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting. Khalil Baker had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Profs while Dan Mason grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds.

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Rowan Field Hockey to Host Lynchburg in NCAA Championship First Round

GLASSBORO, NJ – The Rowan field hockey team will host Lynchburg in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship today , November 12, at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium. The #14 Profs earned the NCAA bid by winning their fifth straight NJAC Championship on Saturday evening with a 1-0 double-overtime win over TCNJ.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, senior citizens and children. Tickets can be purchased prior to the event and are digital only. No cash will be accepted. Ticket link will be available on Monday, November 10.

The winner of Rowan-Lynchburg will head to top-ranked Christopher Newport for the NCAA Second Round on the weekend. Rowan played both teams this season, defeating Lynchburg, 4-3, on October 5 and falling at CNU, 3-0, on October 25.

Rowan (16-5) is making its seventh consecutive appearance in the NCAA Championship under head coach

Michelle Andre. It is Rowan’s 25th all-time appearance in the NCAA Championship, which includes six trips to the national semifinals and the NCAA title in 2002.

The Profs last hosted an NCAA First-Round contest in 2023 when they defeated Hartwick, 5-0. In 2024, Rowan advanced to the NCAA Second Round, defeating Ursinus on the road in the First Round and then falling at third-ranked Tufts.

Rowan Men’s Soccer Edges TCNJ, 1-0, to Win Second Consecutive NJAC Championship

GLASSBORO, NJ – Evan Schlotterbeck’s first-half goal lifted Rowan to a 1-0 win over TCNJ in the 2025 NJAC Men’s Soccer Championship as the Profs claimed the title for the second year in a row. Rowan (15-3-4) has earned the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Championship and will make their eighth appearance under head coach Scott Baker.

The winning goal originated on a Profs’ corner kick, one of 11 they had in the match. Davide Caputo got the ball into the box and Schlotterbeck was able to knock it inside the post at 31:51. It was the graduate student’s fourth goal of the year and his second game winner.
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Rowan to Provide Free Football Tickets to Military and First Responders on Saturday

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan will provide free tickets to military members/veterans and first responders on Saturday, when the Profs’ football team plays Castleton on Military Appreciation Day. Kickoff at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium is noon (note new time).

Rowan Athletics has entered into a partnership with VetTix.org and 1stTix.org to provide the tickets. Current military or veterans and first responders can secure their tickets through these sites (account creation necessary).

Rowan’s Office of Military Services will be present at the game, and will be holding a Toys for Tots drive. Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the game.

General admission digital tickets are available in advance of the game via HomeTown Ticketing. Tickets are digital only and no cash will be accepted at the gate.

This marks the final regular-season game of the year for Rowan, which is currently 5-2-1 and 3-2 in the NJAC.