COLCHESTER, Vt. - Brynnlea Chaisson and Puck Wanders each found the back of the cage as the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team fell to Saint Michael's College, 3-2, in Northeast-10 Conference action on Tuesday afternoon.
With the loss, Franklin Pierce moved to 3-7 overall and 0-2 in NE10 play.
Saint Michael's opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Chaisson answered in the 14th minute off an assist from Wanders to even the score at 1-1. The Purple Knights regained the lead in the second quarter, taking a 2-1 advantage into halftime.
The Ravens controlled much of the third quarter, outshooting Saint Michael's 9-3, but were unable to find the equalizer.
After Saint Michael's extended its lead to 3-1 late in the fourth quarter, Wanders responded less than a minute later, scoring off an assist from Jocelyn Valleau to bring Franklin Pierce within one. The Ravens were unable to complete the comeback in the final minutes.
Franklin Pierce held a 21-12 advantage in shots and a 10-5 edge in penalty corners. Chaisson led the Ravens with eight shots, including four on goal, while Wanders added four shots, a goal and an assist. Goalkeeper Zoe Noorlag finished with four saves.
Up Next: Franklin Pierce will return home on Wednesday, October 14, to host Southern New Hampshire University at 4:00 p.m. at Sodexo Field.
