PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team delivered an offensive showcase on Saturday afternoon, defeating Pace University 8-2 in Northeast-10 Conference action. McKenna Maguire led the Ravens with two goals and three assists, while Mikayla Horton and Inka Rajala each added two goals.
With the victory, Franklin Pierce improves to 12-2-2 overall and remains unbeaten in NE10 play at 6-0-2. Pace falls to 8-7 overall and 2-6 in conference action.
The Ravens wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Maguire opened the scoring in the 10th minute off an assist from Camille Berenguer. Horton doubled the advantage in the 14th minute before Rajala scored twice in the 22nd and 27th minutes, sending Franklin Pierce into halftime with a commanding 4-0 lead.
Franklin Pierce continued its offensive momentum in the second half, with Horton scoring her second goal just over two minutes after the break. Berenguer followed with a goal in the 53rd minute before Maguire completed her two-goal performance in the 59th minute.
Gianna Sakowski also found the back of the net for the Ravens, bringing their total to eight goals on the afternoon.
Maguire finished with a game-high seven points, while Rajala recorded five points on two goals and an assist. Berenguer contributed a goal and an assist as Franklin Pierce outshot Pace 31-15, including a 15-7 advantage in shots on goal.
Goalkeeper Jess LaCroix made five saves to secure the victory.
Up Next: Franklin Pierce returns home on Wednesday, October 28, to host Southern New Hampshire University at 7 p.m. in its final game of the regular season.
