NEW HAVEN, Conn. 11/1/25 - In an important game for both squads as this would determine the last two spots heading into the postseason, Pierce would make a late comeback, but it wouldn't be enough to secure the 7th spot going into the NE10 championships.
Score: Franklin Pierce 2, SCSU 4
Records: Franklin Pierce (7-9, 6-6 NE10), SCSU (9-9, 6-6 NE10)
Location: Jess Dow Field, New Haven, Conn.
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Owls would strike early in the game when Isabella Folster would score on the penalty corner to set the momentum.
- In the second period, Zoe Noorlag (Amersfoort, Netherlands) would make 5 saves in order to keep the Owls from scoring again.
- In the third period though, the Owls would score three more goals, two of which were scored by Keana Criscuolo, extending their lead to 4-0.
- The Ravens would pick up speed in the fourth quarter though. Lily Zavras (Worcester, Mass.) would put a point on the scoreboard for the Ravens because of a penalty stroke.
- In the final second of the game, Sage Clukey (Winslow, Maine) would capitalize on the last play of the game off a pass from Puck Wanders (Doorn, Netherlands) on a penalty corner.
- Despite the Ravens increasing offensive chances in the fourth quarter, the Ravens ended their last regular season game in a 2-4 loss.
BY THE NUMBERS
- The Owls outshot the Ravens 24 to 19.
- The Ravens had 12 penalty corners throughout the game.
- Zavras led the team with 4 shots on goal.
- Noorlag recorded 12 saves.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens will enter the NE10 Championship in the 8th spot, scheduled to play against the number 1 team, Assumption University on Tuesday, November 4th at 7 PM.