RINDGE, N.H. – Isabella Hernandez scored in the first half and Jess LaCroix stopped a late penalty kick as the Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team earned a 1–0 victory over American International College on Saturday at Sodexo Field.
The Ravens improved to 11–2–1 overall and 5–0–1 in Northeast-10 Conference play. AIC moved to 7–6–1 overall and 3–4–0 in conference action.
Hernandez broke the scoreless tie at 22:38 with an unassisted goal, her fifth of the season. Franklin Pierce held a 10–1 advantage in shots during the opening half and carried its one goal lead into the break.
The Ravens continued to apply pressure after halftime, generating 17 shots while limiting AIC to two. LaCroix preserved the lead with a penalty kick save at 78:46 before making another stop just 37 seconds later.
Franklin Pierce finished with a 27–3 advantage in shots, including a 13–2 edge in shots on goal, and led 4–1 in corner kicks. McKenna Maguire paced the offense with seven shots, while Hernandez and Vanessa Praher added four apiece. LaCroix finished with two saves to earn the shutout.
The Ravens return to action Tuesday, October 20, when they travel to Saint Michael's College for a 6 p.m. conference match up.
