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Michigan State Field Hockey Triumphs in 2025 Home Opener with 2-1 Victory Over Bellarmine

Senior Gracie Burns and freshman Caroline Horace combine for goals and assists as Spartans control the tempo at Ralph Young Field.

EAST LANSING, Mich. | Michigan State field hockey celebrated its 2025 home opener with a 2-1 victory over Bellarmine on Friday afternoon at Ralph Young Field. The Spartans improved to 2-1 on the season, displaying a commanding offensive performance while leaning on a balanced mix of veteran leadership and fresh talent.

Senior forward Gracie Burns and freshman Caroline Horace were the difference makers, each contributing a goal and an assist for a three-point afternoon. Burns opened the scoring in the 11th minute, capitalizing on a bouncing ball inside the circle and slotting home her second goal of the young season. Minutes later, Horace extended the lead, redirecting a shot from Burns into the net for her first career collegiate goal.

Michigan State outshot Bellarmine 15-2 and earned an 8-2 advantage in penalty corners. The Spartans also placed eight shots on target, while goalkeeper Lyra Gavino picked up her first win of the season in net, improving to 1-1 as the team’s starter.

Despite Michigan State’s control, Bellarmine battled back in the second half. Alicia Hudson scored off a penalty corner in the 42nd minute, assisted by Brooke Buchanan, cutting the Spartans’ lead in half. Bellarmine keeper Kailey Workman registered six saves to keep the Knights within striking distance.

The Spartans held firm defensively in the fourth period, stifling late opportunities and pushing forward with five more corner chances, though Workman denied any additional scoring.

With the win, Michigan State heads into its first road trip of the season, traveling to Burlington, Vermont, next weekend to face Vermont and Merrimack (neutral site). The victory sets the tone for a season in which MSU aims to build momentum early and compete for Big Ten contention.

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-- By James A. Wright

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