Hislop plays role in both Raven
markers, one of three named to All-Tournament team
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
(September 4, 2005) - Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 5 in the
National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas
Division II preseason coaches poll, scored a goal in each half in
dispatching host Holy Family University on day two of the Holy
Family Soccer Classic at Augusta Park today.
Senior All-American
Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland),
the reigning Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year, played a
role in both Franklin Pierce goals with a goal and assist. She was
joined on the Classic's All-Tournament team by teammates
Alex Scavo (Toronto, Ontario/Brother
Andre) and Rebecca Westbury (Northbridge,
Mass./Northbridge).
Hislop connected with Scavo in the
18th minute to put the Ravens ahead as her serve on a
free kick was headed into the net by Scavo. Hislop netted her
fourth goal of the weekend in the 63rd minute to ice the
match, taking a pass from sophomore Taryn Welker
(Wayne, Pa./Conestoga) and firing a shot that bounded
off Holy Family senior goalkeeper Kristy Cusick
(Philadelphia, Pa./George Washington) and into the
net.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Jenna Mello (Londonderry,
N.H./Londonderry) made two saves to preserve the win
and post her first shutout of the season (eighth career). Cusick
stopped six shots for the Tigers, who were out-shot 14-4 for the
contest.
Franklin Pierce (2-0-1, 0-0-1
NE-10) is back in action on Wednesday when it visits Saint
Michael's College on Wednesday for a Northeast-10 Conference match
at 4 p.m. Holy Family (0-4) visits Philadelphia University on
Wednesday at 4 p.m.
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