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.

Rowan’s Troiano and Cleary Earn Top NJAC Men’s Soccer Awards

PITMAN, NJ – Rowan’s Johnny Troiano was named the NJAC Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, and teammate Ryan Cleary was recognized as the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year in the league’s annual awards.

Troiano and Cleary were joined on the All-Conference First Team by Evan Schlotterbeck, and Greg Ferreira, with Davide Caputo, Jake Homowitz and Luke McNamee earning selection to the All-NJAC Second Team.

Troiano (Hazlet, NJ) becomes the first Rowan player to become a two-time recipient of the NJAC’s top award and gives the Profs five honorees in the program’s history. Cleary is the sixth Prof to earn the top defensive honor and the first since 2018.

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Rowan Football vs. Castleton Game Time on Saturday Changed to Noon

GLASSBORO, NJ – The start time for the Rowan vs. Castleton football game on Saturday, November 8 has been changed to noon at Coach Richard Wacker Stadium. In the final regular-season game, the Profs will be celebrating Senior Day where Rowan’s players will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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It is also Military Appreciation Day and fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a “Toys for Tots” collection.

Rowan (5-2-1) is 3-2 in the conference and has won three of its last four games, including last Saturday’s 44-30 win at TCNJ.

Rowan Men’s Soccer Edges Stockton, 1-0, on Late Goal by Schlotterbeck

GLASSBORO, NJ – Evan Schlotterbeck’s goal in the 87th minute lifted Rowan to a 1-0 win over Stockton in an NJAC men’s soccer battle this evening. The victory broke an 0-1-2 stretch for the Profs over the last three games improving them to 9-3-3 and 2-2-1 in the conference. Rowan also handed Stockton (8-4-3; 3-1-1) its first conference loss of the year.

The winning goal was set up as Christian McGillen crossed it and Luke McNamee settled the pass for Schlotterbeck, who stepped in and connected from inside the box into the right corner of the net at 87:39. It was the graduate student’s first goal at Rowan.

The match was even throughout, with both teams having their chances but not being able to break through with a goal. The teams were tied in shots, 12-12, with Rowan having the very narrow 6-5 margin in corner kicks.

Travis Holiday earned the victory in goal for Rowan as he made six saves.

#18 Rowan Men’s Soccer Ties with William Paterson, 1-1

WAYNE, NJ – The #18 Rowan men’s soccer team played to a 1-1 tie with William Paterson (6-4-3; 2-0-2) as both goals were scored in the final seven minutes, with Johnny Troiano tallying the Profs’ goal in the conference matchup. It marked the second straight game that the Profs (8-2-3; 1-1-1 NJAC) saw the opponent score the equalizer with just minutes to play.

Neither team could find the net through 83 minutes until Troiano did with an unassisted goal at 83:13. It was the senior’s team-high 13th goal of the season.

The lead was short-lived, however, as William Paterson’s Kane Fisher tied the match less than two minutes later, with an unassisted goal at 85:02.

The Profs held a slim 7-2 advantage in shots during the match, with keeper C.J. Norton facing only one shot on goal.

Rowan will be at home on Wednesday evening when it faces rival Stockton in a 6 p.m. contest.

#16 Rowan Field Hockey Defeats Ramapo, 6-1, Behind 2 Goals from Kowalczyk

MAHWAH, NJ – Sydney Kowalczyk, the leading scorer in the NJAC, had two goals and an assist to lead #16 Rowan to a 6-1 victory over Ramapo in league field hockey action today, as the Profs (10-3; 2-0) extend their winning streak to six.

Kaylee Wenzel scored Rowan’s first goal in the second quarter with the assist from Gracie Merrick. Kowalczyk then added her first of the game, taking a pass from Aurelia McManis, and Lily Bataloni teamed up with Kowalczyk to give Rowan a 3-0 halftime lead.

Riley McClelland tallied her first goal of the season in the third quarter as McManis picked up her second assist of the game to run the score to 4-0.

Ramapo (3-8; 0-2) ended the shutout just minutes later when Eliana Momm tallied the Roadrunners’ lone goal.

Olivia Griffin upped the Profs’ lead to 5-1 at 50:27, as she took a pass from Tess Herman. Herman then assisted on Kowalczyk’s second goal, which was her 14th of the season.

The Profs dominated on attack with a 39-2 advantage in shots, forcing Ramapo goalie Emily Getz to make 14 saves.

Mariah Juiliano played three quarters in goal for Rowan and made one save with Kelley Crescenzo seeing action in the final quarter.

Rowan will head to rival TCNJ on Wednesday for key matchup with game time at 4 p.m.