GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (3/17/2026) - In a conference matchup against Adelphi, the Ravens fell to the panthers, 8-16 despite a strong first half of the game, led by four goals from Erin McIlroy.

Score: Franklin Pierce 8, Adelphi 16

Records: Franklin Pierce (3-4, 0-1 NE10), Adelphi (2-4, 2-0 NE10)

Location: Motamed Field, Garden City, N.Y.

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Ravens began the game down 4-0 in the first quarter but found their momentum to cut the deficit to two goals going into the first break, both by Erin McIlroy in the final 10 minutes of the first quarter. 
• Coming out of the break, McIlroy found the back of net within the first minute. Back-to-back goals from Morgan Groppi and McIlroy would give Franklin Pierce the lead, 5-4. To end the first half and carry through the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Panthers went on a 10-goal run unanswered by the Ravens, putting Adelphi ahead 14-5 with twelve minutes to play. 
• McIlroy added her fifth and sixth goals of the game in the middle of the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to 14-7. Adelphi scored twice more before Alyssa Brodeur capped off the game with a goal in the final two minutes, finalizing the game 16-8. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS

• McIlroy led the Ravens with 6 points on 6 goals. 
• Kelci Waters notched 3 assists to push the Franklin Pierce offense. 
• Olivia Godwin made 9 saves in 60 minutes. 

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce returns to New York on Saturday to take on Pace University. The draw is set for 3:30 PM.