MEQUON, Wis. -  The Concordia University Wisconsin women's field hockey team kicked off their 2025 season with a 3-1 win over Transylvania on Friday. This is the Falcons' first season opening win since the 2018 season, where they beat Furrem, 7-2.
 
The first half was neck and neck between the two squads until the Falcons reach the back of the net in the second quarter. Freshman Kaitlin Baylen scored the first goal of the season for CUW, with senior Katelyn Cardinale credited with the assist.
 
The Pioneers bounced back in the second half, tying the game at one in the 34th minute. The Falcons earned back their lead later in the quarter with a goal from freshman Charlie Coln from Anna Washburn. Sophomore Hannah Lawson also reached the back of the net, unassisted, in the last minute of the contest.
 
Carlijn van der Bend protected the goal all 60 minutes of the match-up earning one save against one goal allowed.
 
CUW begins a stretch of four road games, beginning with a match-up against Washington & Jefferson. The game is set begin at 3:30 p.m. CT in Washington, Pa.