Heemskerk scores twice as Newberry shuts out Mansfield, 3–0 | Free | September 27, 2026

Free postgame summary • Field hockey • September 27, 2026

Newberry defeated visiting Mansfield 3–0 Sunday, with Finet Heemskerk scoring twice and Payton Keeler converting a penalty stroke. The Wolves improved to 7–1 overall; Mansfield fell to 3–5 in the nonconference matchup.

Heemskerk broke the deadlock at 29:29, finishing a penalty-corner sequence assisted by Karlijn Frenken just 31 seconds before halftime. Keeler made it 2–0 at 35:39. Heemskerk added her second at 42:50, assisted by Parker Keeler, to complete the scoring.

Newberry finished with a 15–1 advantage in shots, put 10 attempts on goal and earned 10 penalty corners to Mansfield’s two. Kensley Harris stopped Mansfield’s only shot on goal for the shutout. Kiley Moister made five goalkeeper saves for the Mountaineers, who also received defensive saves from Maggie Smith and Jordan Brunnabend.

The victory completed a three-win Newberry homestand that also included wins over Converse and West Chester. Mansfield finished its two-game South Carolina trip with losses at Lander and Newberry.

Newberry’s next scheduled opponent is Wingate on October 3. Mansfield is scheduled to host Roberts Wesleyan on September 30.

Sources: Official box score, Newberry recap, Mansfield recap, SAC schedule, PSAC schedule.