RINDGE, N.H. - The Franklin Pierce University field hockey team fell to Southern Connecticut State University, 3-1, on Saturday evening at Sodexo Field. Despite outshooting the Owls 15-9, the Ravens were unable to overcome a pair of second half goals.
With the loss, Franklin Pierce moves to 5-10 overall and 2-3 in conference play, while Southern Connecticut improves to 7-8 overall and 2-3 in conference action.
Southern Connecticut opened the scoring in the 14th minute as Keana Criscuolo found the back of the net to give the Owls a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Ravens responded in the third quarter when Puck Wanders scored in the 38th minute off an assist from Caylin Worthen, evening the score at 1-1.
The Owls regained the lead just over four minutes later before adding another goal early in the fourth quarter to secure the 3-1 victory.
Franklin Pierce controlled much of the offensive pressure throughout the contest, holding a 15-9 advantage in shots and a 12-8 edge in penalty corners. The Ravens generated seven shots in the final quarter but were unable to cut into the deficit.
Cecelia Keller and Wanders led the Ravens with three shots apiece, while Reese Swanson recorded two shots on goal. In net, Zoe Noorlag finished with two saves.
Up Next: Franklin Pierce returns to Northeast-10 Conference action on Tuesday, October 27, traveling to Saint Anselm College for a 7:00 p.m. matchup.
