Game 1 — Aug 29, 2025 • at Northwestern

Bethel opened its season on the road with a narrow 1–0 defeat against Northwestern. The Red Raiders scored in the 34th minute, and despite generating 10 shots, the Threshers could not find an equalizer. Beth Lloyd recorded three shots on goal to pace the attack, while goalkeeper Jacie Scott made four saves to keep the match within reach.

Game 2 — Aug 30, 2025 • at Dordt

The Threshers returned to the field in Sioux Center and fell 6–1 to Dordt. After the Defenders built a large lead, Bethel found the net late when Malayasia Larque scored in the 87th minute off an assist from Beth Lloyd. Goalkeepers Jacie Scott and Cadence McMenamy combined for 12 saves as Bethel battled against a high-volume Dordt attack.