Recap by student-staff writer Colin Struckman 

RINDGE, N.H. (10/19/24) – For the 3rd consecutive home game, the Ravens conceded the first goal and were forced to play from behind. However, the Ravens found the equalizer in the final minute of the first half courtesy of Guillermo Avendano, then they struck for 3 second-half goals to secure the 4-1 win over Adelphi in Northeast-10 conference play at Sodexo Field. The win moved the Ravens up to 3rd place in the NE-10 standings.  

Score: Franklin Pierce 4, Adelphi 1 
Records: Franklin Pierce (8-1-3, 3-1-2 NE-10), Adelphi (7-4-2, 3-2-1 NE-10) 
Location: Sodexo Field, Rindge, NH 
Date: October 19, 2024 

HOW IT HAPPENED:  

• The Panthers took advantage of a costly turnover by freshman Raven defender Jesse Oostendorp (Doetinchem, The Netherlands) as Pablo Herrera slotted it home in the right corner to give the Panthers the 1-0 lead 40:57 into the contest. 

• It didn't take long for the Ravens to respond, finding the equalizer at 44:36, with just 24 seconds remaining in the first half. Graduate midfielder Javier Torres (Alicante, Spain) slipped a pass to junior forward Guillermo Avendano (Luanco Spain) who tucked it home with a beautiful backheel finish to tie the score 1-1 heading into the halftime break. 

• Guillermo Avendano wasn't done yet. At 73:14 he added his 2nd goal of the night, thanks to a beautiful pass by sophomore midfielder Tiago Barriguinha (Alverca, Portugal) as Avendano slipped past a defender and buried a shot into the left corner, giving the Ravens the 2-1 lead. 

• The Ravens continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 seconds later. Graduate midfielder Joao Araujo (Madeira, Portugal) fed a beautiful pass to junior midfielder Antonio Lima (Lisbon, Portugal) who broke free on the right wing and slotted it in the left corner to put the Ravens up 3-1. 

• The Ravens put the icing on the cake at 79:37. Joao Araujo added his 2nd assist of the night, lofting a beautiful free kick into the box for Jesse Oostendorp, who redeemed himself as he tapped it for the goal, securing the 4-1 victory for the Ravens. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS: 

• The Ravens outshot the Panthers 12-5. 

• The Ravens took 6 corner kicks compared to 9 from the Panthers. 

• Graduate goalkeeper Jamie Colvill (Canvey Island, England) started the game in net for the Ravens and exited after a collision but still recorded the win (3-0-0), as graduate keeper Karl Vernet (Miami, Fla.) came in relief.  

• Both teams committed 11 fouls. 

NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens have another home NE-10 matchup on Wednesday (10/23) as they square off against the Saint Michael's Purple Knights. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Sodexo Field.