COLCHESTER, Vt. (10/6/26) - The Franklin Pierce University field hockey team dropped a 3-2 decision to Saint Michael's on Tuesday afternoon at Duffy Field.
Score: Franklin Pierce 2, Saint Michael's 3
Records: Franklin Pierce (3-7, 0-2 NE10), Saint Michael's (3-7, 1-1 NE10)
Location: Duffy Field, Colchester, Vt.
Date: October 6, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Saint Michael's struck first in the 12th minute, but the Ravens quickly answered as sophomore Brynnlea Chaisson (Pittson, Maine) found the back of the cage at 13:49, with Puck Wanders (Doorn, Netherlands) providing the assist. The teams entered the second quarter tied, 1-1.
- The Purple Knights regained the lead late in the second quarter when Ruby Harrington scored off an assist from Kira DeBaggis at 25:55. Franklin Pierce continued to pressure Saint Michael's throughout the second half, putting together several scoring opportunities, including a shot from Chaisson that hit the post in the third quarter.
- Saint Michael's added an insurance goal from DeBaggis at 55:42, but the Ravens responded just 52 seconds later. Wanders converted off an assist from Jocelyn Valleau (Searsmont, Maine) to cut the deficit to 3-2 with just over three minutes remaining. Franklin Pierce continued to push for the equalizer but could not find the tying goal.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens will look for their first conference win against Adelphi on Saturday, October 10th at 12:00 PM. The Ravens will also be dedicating their game to helping fight kidney disease.
