DUDLEY, Mass. (10/1/2025) - The Nichols College field hockey team fell 2–0 to non-conference opponent Wellesley College on Saturday afternoon at Vendetti Field.

The Bison fall to 2-9 (0-3 CNE) overall with the home setback, while the Blue improve to 2-7 (0-2 NEWMAC).

Wellesley saw a couple of early looks at the Bison net, with two penalty corners through the opening two minutes of gameplay. This spearheaded what would be a lopsided opening half in favor of the Blue, as they went on to outshoot the Bison by a 12-1 margin, including another three penalty corners early-on in the second period.

The Blue eventually broke the scoreless tie in the 28^th minute of the second quarter, after an initial got in behind starting goalkeeper Fallyn Belisle, before it was poked into the goal for the 1-0 Wellesley lead.

After a scoreless third quarter, with the Blue tacking on another six unanswered shots, Wellesley doubled their advantage to 2-0 on a goal just 00:57 into the final period, ultimately earning them the victory by the same score.

In net, Belisle (0-1) made her first start of the season against the Blue, turning aside seven-of-nine shots faced.

Field hockey returns to the road for a CNE showdown at the University of New England (5-5, 1-2 CNE) on Saturday, October 4^th. Game start is set for 1:00 PM against the Nor'easters at Blue Bolt Field.