RINDGE, N.H. (10/26/24) - The Franklin Pierce field hockey team earned their second straight win as they defeated the Mavericks of Mercy University on a go-ahead goal in the fourth quarter to win 3-2. It was a special day for the Ravens, honoring their 5 seniors on the roster, including goalie Addy Araneo (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.), forward Caity Hazley (Kingston, Mass.), midfielder Rebecca Phillips (West Amwell, N.J.), defender Lexie Frank (Cape May Court House, N.J.) and midfielder Megan Raymond (Oxford, Mass.).
Records: FPU: 3-13 (3-8 NE10), Mercy: 6-9 (3-8)
Location: Sodexo Field, Rindge, N.H.
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Franklin Pierce evened the score when they had a penalty corner creating chaos in the arc. Cecelia Keller (Biddeford, Maine) was able to find Reese Swanson (Somerset, Mass.) right in front of the cage for a goal.
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In the 55th minute, the Ravens were awarded a penalty corner once again. After a shot attempt from Nina Depew (Acton, Mass.) that deflected off Swanson who tipped the ball right to Olivia O'Brien (Upton, Mass.), who scored her first goal of the season and gave the Ravens the 3-2 lead.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The field hockey team returns to Sodexo Field for one last time this season. They host Bentley University on Tuesday, October 29th. The game is set for 6 PM.