RINDGE, N.H. (10/4/25) – The Franklin Pierce University football team returned to the win column on Saturday afternoon, earning a 30-20 victory over American International College in Northeast 10 Conference play at Sodexo Field.
Score: Franklin Pierce 30, American International 20
Records: Franklin Pierce 3-2 (2-1 NE10), American International 0-5 (0-3 NE10)
Location: Sodexo Field, Rindge, N.H.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Ravens made an immediate impact on special teams in the first quarter when Geno Facchetti (Wilbraham, Mass.) broke through the line to block a 24-yard field goal attempt by AIC. Damir Stone (East Orange, N.J.) scooped up the loose ball at the 18-yard line and sprinted 82 yards to the end zone for the game's opening touchdown, giving Franklin Pierce a 7–0 lead just over five minutes into the contest.
- In the second quarter, Adrian Parker (Manchester, Conn.) connected with Connor Marchi (Somers, Conn.) on a 21-yard touchdown pass to double the advantage. Just minutes later, Tezzy Boswell (Orange, N.J.) broke through the AIC defense for a 43-yard rushing touchdown, capping a two-play, 58-yard drive and extending the lead to 21-0.
- AIC trimmed the deficit before halftime with a 32-yard touchdown pass, but the Ravens' defense continued to dominate in the second half. Darian Lopez-Sullivan (Portland, Maine) recovered a fumble in the end zone early in the third quarter to push the lead to 28-7.
- The Yellow Jackets added two late touchdowns in the fourth, but Franklin Pierce secured the victory with a safety to close out the game, improving to 2-1 in NE10 play.
INSIDE THE LINES:
- Adrian Parker completed 14 of 22 passes for 161 yards and one touchdown.
- Jamie Andrews led all receivers with 69 yards on two catches, including a 54-yard strike.
- Tezzy Boswell rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on five carries, averaging 11.0 yards per attempt.
- Reimello Hyde added 66 total yards (47 rushing, 19 receiving).
- The defense dominated with six sacks, led by Tsi Fofang with three and Geno Facchetti with two and a blocked kick.
- Da'Juan Banks recorded an 83-yard interception return, while Darian Lopez-Sullivan added a fumble recovery touchdown.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce hits the road next weekend to face Saint Anselm College on Saturday, October 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Manchester, N.H.