WATERBURY, Conn. (9/9/26) - Franklin Pierce University continued its strong start to the season on Wednesday night, earning a convincing 4-0 victory over Post University in a non-conference Division II women's soccer matchup.
With the win, the Ravens improve to 3-2 on the season.
Franklin Pierce wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, finding the back of the net just 7:45 into the opening half.
Kaitlyn Bautista opened the scoring for the Ravens, finishing a chance created by
Kenzie Longmuir and
McKenna Maguire to give Franklin Pierce an early 1-0 advantage.
The Ravens continued to apply pressure throughout the opening half, creating multiple chances in the attacking third and keeping Post on its heels. Franklin Pierce doubled its advantage in the 27th minute when
Isabella Hernandez Diaz found the back of the net. Longmuir picked up her second assist of the evening, while
Inka Rajala was also credited with an assist on the play, giving the Ravens a 2-0 lead.
Franklin Pierce carried its two-goal advantage into halftime before quickly adding to the lead early in the second half. Just 43 seconds after the restart,
Aino Martikainen converted a penalty kick to push the Ravens ahead 3-0.
With a three-goal cushion, Franklin Pierce continued to control the pace of play and generate opportunities in the second half. The Ravens' defensive effort also kept Post from finding an answer, as Franklin Pierce maintained its clean sheet throughout the remainder of the contest.
The Ravens added one final goal late in the match when
Savannah Gauron found the back of the net in the 87th minute.
Brooke Hartshorn was credited with the assist, putting Franklin Pierce ahead 4-0 and capping the scoring for the evening.
Franklin Pierce's four-goal performance marked a complete team effort, with the Ravens receiving goals from four different players and assists from five different players. After controlling the contest from the opening whistle, Franklin Pierce secured the 4-0 shutout victory over Post.
The Ravens return to action on Saturday, September 12, when Franklin Pierce welcomes the University of Bridgeport to Sodexo Field in Rindge, N.H. for a non-conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 1pm.
