WALTHAM, Mass. (9/30/26) - Franklin Pierce field hockey earned an exciting 4-3 double-overtime victory over Bentley Wednesday night at Bentley Field in Waltham.
The Ravens came out strong, taking a 2-0 lead in the first quarter behind goals from Brynnlea Chaisson and Aria Caputo. Chaisson's goal was assisted by Puck Wanders, who later assisted Frederique de Groot on the Ravens' third goal in the second half.
Bentley battled back with three unanswered goals to take a 3-2 lead, but Franklin Pierce refused to give up. In the second overtime, Abigail Tarka found the back of thecage in the 76th minute, assisted by Chaisson, to seal the
thrilling comeback victory.
Despite being outshot 27-9, the Ravens stayed composed defensively, with Zoe Noorlag making 9 saves. The win moves Franklin Pierce to 3-5 on the season.
NEXT UP: Franklin Pierce field hockey returns to action on October 3 at 12:00 PM, taking on Assumption University at Sodexo Field.
