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Franklin Pierce FPUW (17-3-5, 6-1-2)
3
Winner Florida Tech FTUW (17-3-6, 5-2-3)
Franklin Pierce FPUW
(17-3-5, 6-1-2)
0
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3
Florida Tech FTUW
(17-3-6, 5-2-3)
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Team 1 2 F
Franklin Pierce FPUW 0 0 0
Florida Tech FTUW 1 2 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Recap by Athletic Communications Director Dani McCarthy

Ravens Fall in NCAA Division II National Championship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (12/13/25) – The Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team made its eighth NCAA Division II National Championship appearance in program history on Saturday afternoon at Weidner Field. Despite holding a 16–10 advantage in shots, the Ravens were unable to break through as Florida Tech captured its first national title with a 3–0 victory.

Score: Franklin Pierce 0, Florida Tech 3
Records: Franklin Pierce (17-3-5, 6-1-2), Florida Tech (17-3-6, 5-2-3)
Location: Weidner Field – Colorado Springs, Colo.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Florida Tech opened the scoring in the 13th minute, working the ball down the flank before Alice Mottershead delivered a low cross into the box. Lauryn Wood met the service at the near post and finished to give the Panthers an early 1–0 advantage.
  • The Ravens looked to respond late in the opening half and nearly found the equalizer just before the break. Samantha Breton (Chicopee, Mass.) rose for a header inside the box, forcing the Florida Tech goalkeeper to make a leaping save to preserve the lead heading into halftime.
  • Franklin Pierce controlled much of the possession in the second half, consistently applying pressure in the attacking third and generating multiple scoring opportunities. However, Florida Tech capitalized on a quick transition midway through the period. Sofia Posner played a through ball to Rio Naganawa, who sent a cross into the box that Peyton White finished with a header to extend the lead to 2–0.
  • The Panthers added an insurance goal in the final minutes when Naganawa struck a shot from the top of the box that found the back of the net, sealing the result.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS 
  • Franklin Pierce held a 16–10 edge in shots.
  • Jess LaCroix (Nashua, N.H.) recorded two saves in goal. 
  • The Ravens earned six corner kicks compared to Florida Tech's two
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: While the 2025 season comes to a close, Franklin Pierce concludes the year with a historic national runner-up finish. The Ravens advanced to the final match of the NCAA Tournament, capping an outstanding season defined by resilience, consistency, and championship-level play.
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