RINDGE, N.H. (10/6/26) – The No. 13 Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team picked up a big 1-0 victory over nationally ranked No. 4 Bentley University on Tuesday afternoon at Sodexo Field.
Score: Franklin Pierce 1, Bentley 0
Records: Franklin Pierce (9-2-0, 4-0-0 NE10), Bentley (8-1-1, 3-1-1 NE10)
Location: Sodexo Field, Rindge, N.H.
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Ravens controlled the offensive pressure throughout the opening half, outshooting Bentley 10-5, but neither team was able to find the back of the net. Bentley goalkeeper Holly DiPalo made several key saves to keep the game scoreless, while the Falcons also hit the crossbar on a chance from Annie Vigue in the 24th minute.
- Franklin Pierce continued to apply pressure in the second half, with Inka Rajala, McKenna Maguire, Camille Berenguer and others testing DiPalo. The Ravens eventually broke through in the 86th minute, when Brigid Moore found Rajala, who finished the chance for her first goal of the season and a 1-0 Franklin Pierce lead.
- The Ravens' defense held Bentley off the scoreboard over the final four minutes to secure the shutout victory. Jess LaCroix finished with six saves in goal for Franklin Pierce, while the Ravens held a 20-10 advantage in shots and a 10-6 edge in shots on goal.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens will compete against Assumption University on Friday, October 9th at 7:00 PM.
