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Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Women's Lacrosse: Ravens Strike First but Fall to No.1 Pace University, 23-8

Shannen Hardy
Shannen Hardy
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Game Leaders
Franklin Pierce
G: Hayley Hermsdorf - 3
A: 3 Players (#6, #7, #13) - 1
Sv: Katherine Hickey - 8
GB: Katherine Hickey - 2
Pace
G: Maddie Schubert - 5
A: 2 Players (#5, #34) - 2
Sv: 2 Players (#30, #72) - 1
GB: 2 Players (#16, #30) - 3
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Recap by Director of Athletic Communications Luke Tracy 

PLEASANTVILLE, NY (3/16/2024) –  The Ravens dropped a hard loss Saturday afternoon to the No.1 nationally ranked Pace University Setters, 23-8. Squaring off against the reigning Division II National Champions, juniors Riley Beem (Windham, ME) and Hayley Hermsdorf led Ravens with a combined four goals on four shots.

Score: Franklin Pierce 8, Pace 23
Records: Franklin Pierce 1-4 (1-1, NE10), Pace 6-0 (2-0, NE10)
Location: Northwell Stadium, Pleasantville, New York
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024

HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • The Ravens entered as underdogs but started on the right foot with an unassisted goal from Erin McIlroy (Newfields, NH) to take the 1-0 lead. The Setters responded in force two minutes later with a goal of their own which kicked off an eight-goal run. Senior midfielder Kayli Hoefs (Amsterdam, NY) grabbed a goal but the Setters followed up with three more to close out the first quarter, 11-2.
  • In the second, Beem and Hermsdorf each grabbed a goal but the Setters kept their foot on the gas and scored four times to make it 15-4 at the end of the half.
  • Offensive domination bled into the third quarter after Pace racked up another six goals. Hermsdorf grabbed her second goal of the game with six minutes left in the third but the Setters held onto a 21-5.
  • Pierce opened up the fourth quarter with back-to-back goals from Olivia Robb (East Longmeadow, MA) and Beem, but Pace answered with two goals of their own. With a minute left, Julia Bond (Thomaston, CT) capitalized on free position shot and buried the final goal of the game.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:

Shots:

  • Franklin Pierce: 11
  • Pace: 44

Saves:

  • Franklin Pierce: 11
  • Pace: 2
    • Samantha Tanguay: 1 Save on 5 Shots on Net
    • Ashley Belfiore: 0 Saves on 1 Shot on Net
    • Kate Laico: 1 Save on 4 Shots on Net

Ground Balls:

  • Franklin Pierce: 7
  • Pace: 15

Draw Controls:

  • Franklin Pierce: 10
  • Pace: 23

NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens close out their three game road trip on Friday, March 22nd at Southern New Hampshire University. The opening draw against the Penmen is set for 2:00 PM.