RINDGE, N.H. – McKenna Maguire and Kenzie Longmuir each scored as the Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team defeated Saint Anselm, 2–1, in the Northeast-10 Championship semifinals Thursday night at Sodexo Field.
The Ravens improved to 14–2–1 overall, while the Hawks dropped to 9–7–1.
Maguire put Franklin Pierce ahead at 14:08, finishing off an assist from Vanessa Praher for her ninth goal of the season. The Ravens controlled the opening half, outshooting Saint Anselm 11–1 and taking a 1–0 lead into halftime.
Longmuir doubled the advantage at 56:36 with her second goal of the season. The unassisted tally proved to be the game-winner.
Saint Anselm increased its pressure after halftime, but Jess LaCroix made three second-half saves to help protect the lead. Abigail Wilder brought the Hawks within one at 85:17, but Franklin Pierce held Saint Anselm without another shot over the remaining minutes to secure its place in the final.
The Ravens finished with an 18–8 advantage in shots, including a 7–5 edge in shots on goal, and led 4–2 in corner kicks. LaCroix recorded four saves in the victory.
Franklin Pierce will host Bentley in the NE10 Championship Final on Sunday, November 8, at Sodexo Field.
