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Olivia Robb
8
Franklin Pierce FPU 4-6, 1-3
14
Winner Southern N.H. SNHU 5-5, 2-2
Franklin Pierce FPU
4-6, 1-3
8
Final
14
Southern N.H. SNHU
5-5, 2-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Franklin Pierce FPU 1 3 2 2 8
Southern N.H. SNHU 2 2 5 5 14

Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | | Recap by Athletic Communications Director Dani McCarthy

Penmen Use Second Half Surge to Defeat Ravens

HOOKSETT, N.H. (3/27/26) – Franklin Pierce women's lacrosse fell to Southern New Hampshire University, 14-8, Friday evening in Northeast 10 action. Erin McIlroy (Newfields, N.H.) and Olivia Robb (East Longmeadow, Mass.) combined for seven goals to lead the Ravens offense.

Score: Southern New Hampshire 14, Franklin Pierce 8
Records: Franklin Pierce (4-6, 1-3 NE10), Southern New Hampshire (5-5, 2-2 NE10)
Location: Ouellette Stadium, Hooksett, N.H.
Date: March 27, 2026

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Franklin Pierce struck first midway through the opening quarter when McIlroy scored off a feed from Kelci Waters (Milford, N.H.). SNHU answered with two goals to close the quarter and take a 2-1 lead after one.
  • The Ravens responded in the second quarter, as McIlroy scored on a free-position opportunity to tie the game before Robb scored twice, including a man-up goal, to give Franklin Pierce a 4-2 advantage. The Penmen capitalized on two man-up opportunities late in the quarter to even the score at 4-4 heading into halftime.
  • SNHU took control in the third quarter, scoring five goals in the period to build a 9-6 lead despite goals from Robb and McIlroy for the Ravens.
  • In the fourth quarter, Southern New Hampshire added five more goals to extend the lead. McIlroy added another free-position goal and Waters scored off an assist from Courtney Hannes (Tyngsborough, Mass.), but the Ravens were unable to close the gap as the Penmen secured the 14-8 victory.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS

  • Erin McIlroy led the Ravens with 5 points on 4 goals and 1 assist.
  • Olivia Robb scored 3 goals for Franklin Pierce.
  • Olivia Godwin (Hanson, Mass.) made 14 saves in goal.
  • SNHU outshot Franklin Pierce 40-22.
  • The Ravens recorded 12 ground balls and 8 draw controls.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce returns home for their next Northeast 10 matchup with Southern Connecticut, Tuesday (3/31) at 4:00 p.m. The game will also serve as the team's 2026 Morgan's Message game, supporting the organization's mission to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and promote mental health awareness among student-athletes.
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