Game 1 — Aug 29, 2025 • at Dordt

Bethel battled evenly with Dordt through the first half, but the Defenders struck for three second-half goals to hand the Threshers a 3–0 loss. Despite five shots, including one on target, Bethel could not find the breakthrough. Goalkeeper Samuel Hernandez made five saves to keep his side within reach before Dordt sealed the result late.

Game 2 — Aug 30, 2025 • at Northwestern

The Threshers wrapped up their Iowa trip with a 4–0 defeat against Northwestern. The Red Raiders built a 3–0 lead before halftime and added one more late. Bethel generated six shots and earned three first-half corner kicks, but could not convert. Hernandez finished with ten saves under heavy pressure, while Gabriel Okita and Anthony Lara were active in the attack.