Women's Soccer Falls to No. 11 Franklin Pierce

October 6, 2004

RINDGE, NH ? The Bryant University women?s soccer team lost 3-0 today to No. 11 Franklin Pierce in game played today in Rindge, NH.

The Ravens used two first half goals by Laura Hislop and a second half goal from Sonya Hughes to get the win.

Hislop?s first goal came ten minutes into the game when she got an assist Mia Makarainen. She also got an assist on her second goal, this time from Jenna Giaedina at 37:10 to take the 2-0 lead into the half.

Bryant (9-2-2) got their best opportunity to score early in the second half when junior Nikki Grandmaison (E. Hempstead, NH) nailed a shot that hit the crossbar and sophomore Casey Grange (Methuen, Mass.) put the rebound over the net.

The Ravens second half goal came at 60:42 when Hughes scored off an assist from Hislop for the 3-0 win.

Bryant will return to action Monday, October 11, when they host Le Moyne. Game time is set for 10:00am at Bulldog Stadium.