RINDGE, N.H. - The Franklin Pierce University field hockey team (3-8, 0-3 NE10) battled back to tie the game in the fourth quarter before falling to Adelphi University (7-5, 2-1 NE10), 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Sodexo Field.
Adelphi opened the scoring in the second quarter, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. The Ravens remained within striking distance thanks to a strong performance from goalkeeper Zoe Noorlag, who finished with 15 saves.
After a scoreless third quarter, Franklin Pierce evened the score in the 53rd minute when Puck Wanders found the back of the cage to make it 1-1.
Adelphi regained the lead with just under two minutes remaining, scoring at the 58:03 mark to secure the 2-1 victory.
The Ravens recorded three shots, all in the fourth quarter, with Sabrina Ocampo adding a shot on goal in the final minutes. Noorlag played all 60 minutes in net, recording eight of her 15 saves in the opening quarter.
