Women’s Soccer: Late Goal Defeats Ravens, 1-0

Recap by student-staff writer Colin Struckman

MANCHESTER, N.H. (09/11/24) – The Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team suffered a tough defeat on Wednesday afternoon, as the Saint Anselm College Hawks scored a game-winner in the 81st minute to win a close match between inter-state rivals 1-0.  

Score: Saint Anselm 1, Franklin Pierce 0  
Records: Franklin Pierce (2-1-0, 0-0-0 NE-10), Saint Anselm (2-0-0, 0-0-0 NE-10) 
Location: Manchester, N.H. 
Date: September 11, 2024 

HOW IT HAPPENED:  

• The Ravens didn't have much possession in the first half as the Hawks dominated play, outshooting them 9-3. One of the few chances came from junior defender Ruby Conroy (Hawthorne, N.J.) in the 27th minute who fired a shot just outside the box, skipping right to the keeper. Freshman Mikayla Horton (East Islip, N.Y.) recorded the other shot on goal as she sent a cross into the box that was intercepted by the keeper. The game remained scoreless heading into the second half.  

• The game remained a stalemate until the very end. The Hawks finally broke through in the 81st minute. Riley DiGilio rocketed a shot from the 18 that soared above the diving reach of keeper Emilie Fox (Bridgewater, Mass.) and into the top left corner. The Hawks held on to the 1-0 lead for the final 8:34 of regulation, handing the Ravens the loss in non-conference play.  

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:  

• The Hawks outshot the Ravens 16-9.  

• Emilie Fox suffered the loss (0-1-0) despite an incredible 7 save performance.  

• The Hawks had 9 corners compared to 4 from the Ravens.  

• The Hawks recorded 11 fouls; the Ravens recorded 7.