RINDGE, N.H. (2/21/26) - In the season opener for the men's lacrosse team, the Ravens fell to the Purple Knights 5-10 despite a close game to start the 2026 campaign.
Score: Franklin Pierce 5, Bridgeport 10
Records: Franklin Pierce (0-1, 0-0 NE10), Bridgeport (1-0, 0-0 CACC)
Location: Sodexo Field, Rindge, New Hampshire
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the first quarter, Michael Lawler (Wilmington, Mass.) and Colin Casey (East Moriches, N.Y.) found the back of the net first. The Purple Knights were able to respond with three goals to take the lead.
- In the second period, Ethan Cote (North Smithfield, R.I.) was able to even the score. However, the Purple Knights would pull away from the Ravens, scoring 6 goals in the second and third quarters.
- Connor Henchey (Bellingham, Mass.) and Jackson Philion (Charlton, Mass.) scored two more goals for the Ravens at the end of the third period but could not make a comeback in the fourth quarter, falling to Bridgeport 5-10.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Philion led the team with 4 shots on goal.
- Both teams made 31 shots.
- Sean Cote (Goffstown, N.H.) made 14 saves.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens play at home again next Saturday, February 28th at 1:00 PM against Dominican University of New York.
