Kasey McClements makes seven saves for a record breaking third shutout this fall

RINDGE, N.H. (October 22, 2002) - Senior goalkeeper, Kasey McClements (Ashland, Mass./Ashland) made seven saves for a record-breaking third shutout of the season to lead the Ravens to a 2-0 victory over Southern Connecticut State University in Northeast-10 Conference field hockey action at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Field this afternoon.

McClements shutout surpasses her previous record of two shutouts in a season last fall. McClements also holds the record for career shutouts with seven.

The Ravens opened up the scoring early in the first half, as Debbie Jones (Escondido, Calif./Bishops) converted a feed from teammate Kelly Henry (Wyoming, R.I./Chariho Regional) just four minutes into the match. Henry now becomes the all-time assist leader, surpassing Kristen Clarke with 11 career helpers.

The Ravens continued to press Southern Connecticut State in the final three minutes of the first half, but the Owls defense stifled three quality-scoring chances to keep the score 1-0.

The Owls held off the Ravens for most of the second half until senior Stephanie Bradley (Warrington, Pa./Miller Place (N.Y.)) one-timed a pass from junior Chrystean Page (Turner, Maine/Leavitt) with 2:19 left in regulation to seal the 2-0 win.

Senior goalkeeper, Sarah Dube, made six saves for the Owls despite the loss.

Franklin Pierce (4-8, 4-4 NE-10) returns to action on Thursday when it takes on Saint Joseph's College in a non-conference match at 4 p.m. Southern Connecticut State (3-11, 3-9 NE-10) returns to action on Saturday when it travels to No. 2 Lock Haven University for a non-conference battle at 1 p.m.