FRANKLIN, Mass. – The Rivier field hockey team fell to Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) foe Dean, 4-2, despite a late push from the Raiders Saturday afternoon at the Longley Athletic Complex.
With the loss, the Raiders dropped to 3-4 (0-1 GNAC), while the Bulldogs improved to 5-1 (1-0 GNAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both teams traded opportunities throughout the first quarter. Rivier outshot Dean 3-2, but neither side was able to find the back of the net after the first 15 minutes.
- The Bulldogs took command in the second quarter, netting four goals in the frame. Dean's first two tallies came just 1:16 apart. The Bulldogs added their third goal with just over seven minutes remaining. Dean closed out the half with its fourth and final of the afternoon with 10 seconds to play until halftime.
- Coming out the break, both teams once against traded chances, but neither side was able to convert, leaving the Bulldogs' 4-0 lead untouched heading into the fourth quarter.
- The Raiders ended the shutout bid 4:27 into the fourth quarter, as first-year Ava Friberg found the back of the net for the first time in her collegiate career. Sophomore Lexi Davies found senior Sophia Quinlan, trimming the deficit goals with just under eight minutes remaining. Rivier continued to apply pressure, as senior Brianna Spinelli added two more shots on target, however, was turned away sealing the 4-2 victory for Dean.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- First-year goalkeeper Tatum Flanagan made seven saves in net.
- Davies led the offense with five total shots.
UP NEXT
The Raiders return to the field Wednesday, Sept 23 for a meeting with GNAC opponent Colby-Sawyer. The game is set to begin at 4:00 p.m. at Joanne Merrill Field.
