RINDGE, New Hampshire - The American International College field hockey team battled hard but could not find the net in a 1-0 loss at Franklin Pierce University on Wednesday, October 18.
FAST FACTS:
Final Score: AIC 0, FPU 1
Record: AIC drops to 2-13 overall and 1-7 in the Northeast-10 Conference; Franklin Pierce improves to 9-6 overall and 6-4 in NE10 play.
Location: Sodexo Field, Rindge, New Hampshire
STAT LEADERS:
AIC:
Alexis Torosian (five saves)
Franklin Pierce:
Carly Canavan (game-winning goal)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Neither team generated much offense; the lone goal of the game came in the first half as Carly Canavan popped in a rebound after a scramble in front of the net on a penalty corner.
- The Ravens held AIC without a shot but only managed six of their own, as AIC's penalty corner defense held FPU to just two shots on target on the eight corners.
QUOTE HIVE:
- "We played a strong 70 minutes of field hockey today with the intensity and hunger we have been looking for. Moving forward, we need to maintain that energy and focus on playing composed as well and capitalizing on scoring opportunities," said assistant coach Hayley Grimes after the game.
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