Franklin Pierce University : Women's Soccer Archive 2003-04

May 20, 2004
Hughes, Hislop Help Put Ireland on Verge of Promotion
RINDGE, N.H. (May 20, 2004) – Franklin Pierce women’s soccer standouts Sonya Hughes (Balbriggan, Ireland) and Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) helped the Republic of Ireland claim a 1-1 draw with Romania, in Bucharest, before posting a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, in Sarajevo, in recent UEFA Women’s Championship qualifying action.

April 15, 2004
Hughes, Hislop Help Lead Ireland Past Croatia
RINDGE, N.H. (April 15, 2004) – Franklin Pierce women’s soccer standouts Sonya Hughes (Balbriggan, Ireland) and Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) helped the Republic of Ireland post a key 8-1 victory over Croatia in UEFA Women’s Championship qualifying action at Richmond Park in Dublin last weekend.

December 23, 2003
Hislop Named NSCAA/adidas Division II Player of the Year
RINDGE, N.H. (December 23, 2003) – Sophomore All-America forward Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) put a cap on her season by earning the top honor in Division II soccer as she was named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Player of the Year, announced today.

December 17, 2003
Welcome, Hislop Named First Team NSCAA/adidas All-Americans
RINDGE, N.H. (December 17, 2003) – One of the highest scoring duos in NCAA Division II history have earned a place National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II All-America first team.

December 11, 2003
Franklin Pierce Places Five on NSCAA/adidas Women’s All-New England Teams
RINDGE, N.H. (December 11, 2003) – The NCAA Division II runner-up Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team placed five players on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II All-New England Region teams announced this week.

December 11, 2003
Welcome Featured in SI’s “Faces in the Crowd”
RINDGE, N.H. (December 11, 2003) – Junior All-American and two-time Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year Meghan Welcome (Haverhill, Mass./Haverhill) is featured in the “Faces in the Crowd” section of the December 15th issue Sports Illustrated which hit newsstands today.

December 6, 2003
2003 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP #2 Kennesaw State Shuts Out #7 Franklin Pierce for Title
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 6, 2003) – Kennesaw State University (25-1) posted a 2-0 victory over Franklin Pierce (22-3) to claim its first NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship in just its second year of existence at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex tonight.

December 5, 2003
#7 Franklin Pierce To Battle #2 Kennesaw State for Record Sixth National Championship
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 5, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, has advanced to a record sixth NCAA Division II Championship match and will face No. 2-ranked Kennesaw State University tomorrow night at 6 p.m.

December 4, 2003
2003 NCAA DIVISION II TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL #7 Franklin Pierce Advances to Sixth National Title Match
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 4, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, advanced to its sixth NCAA Division II Championship Match with a 2-1 victory over No. 3 UC San Diego in overtime at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex tonight.

December 3, 2003
#7 Franklin Pierce Set to Face #3 UC San Diego at Final Four
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 3, 2003) – Two programs that have had significant success over the last decade or so in the world of NCAA women’s soccer are set to battle in the second of two NCAA Division II women’s soccer semifinal matches at the 2003 Final Four at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex on Thursday.

November 24, 2003
NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Final Four Schedule Set
RINDGE, N.H. (November 24, 2003) – The NCAA has announced its schedule for the 2003 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Final Four to he hosted by the City of Virginia Beach and Longwood University at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex in Virginia Beach, Va., December 4 and 6.

November 23, 2003
2003 NCAA DIVISION II TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINAL MAKE IT A DOZEN: #7 Franklin Pierce Advances to Record 12th-Straight Final Four
RINDGE, N.H. (November 23, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, posted a 2-1 victory over No. 4-ranked Adelphi University in an NCAA Division II Quarterfinal match to advance to its record 12th-consecutive Final Four at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex this afternoon.

November 21, 2003
#7 Franklin Pierce Set to Host #4 Adelphi in NCAA Quarterfinal Sunday
RINDGE, N.H. (November 21, 2003) – For the second-straight season, Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, will face No. 4-ranked Adelphi University in NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Quarterfinal round action for the right to advance to the Final Four. The match will be played Sunday at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex at 1 p.m.

November 17, 2003
2003 NCAA DIVISION II NEW ENGLAND REGION FINAL #7 Franklin Pierce Advances Past #22 Saint Rose, 4-1
RINDGE, N.H. (November 17, 2003) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, claimed its eighth-straight NCAA Division II New England Region title with a 4-1 victory over third-seeded and No. 22-ranked College of Saint Rose in NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament action at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex this afternoon.

November 15, 2003
2003 NCAA DIVISION II NEW ENGLAND REGION SEMIFINAL #7 Franklin Pierce Survives Scare, Tops Southern N.H., 2-1
RINDGE, N.H. (November 15, 2003) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, scored two second half goals to survive a scare and post a 2-1 victory over fourth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University in NCAA Division II New England Region semifinal action at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex this afternoon.

November 13, 2003
NCAA New England Regional Pushed Back a Day
RINDGE, N.H. (November 13, 2003) - This weekend’s NCAA Division II New England Regional has been pushed back one day due to Friday’s weather forecast for high winds and predicted wind chills dipping into the mid-teens.

November 9, 2003
2003 NORTHEAST-10 WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce Out-Scores #2 Merrimack, 4-3
RINDGE, N.H. (November 9, 2003) – In a battle between the top two defensive and offensive teams in the Conference, the offense won out as top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, posted a wild 4-3 victory over second-seeded and No. 11-ranked Merrimack College in the highest scoring Northeast-10 Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament Championship match decided in regulation ever at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex this afternoon.

November 7, 2003
Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce to Battle #2 Merrimack for NE-10 Title
RINDGE, N.H. (November 7, 2003) – Franklin Pierce and Merrimack College will battle for the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament title for the third-straight year when the top two teams, not only in the NE-10, but the New England Region kickoff on Sunday at 1 p.m. The match will be played at Franklin Pierce’s Field Hockey/Lacrosse complex due to continued unplayable conditions at Crystal Field. Admission to the event is free and the field is located approximately 100-yards behind the Crystal Field press box and grandstand.

November 6, 2003
Three Ravens Earn Academic All-District Honors
RINDGE, N.H. (November 6, 2003) – Three members of the Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team have been named to the 2003 Academic All-America District I College Division Women’s Soccer Teams as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

November 5, 2003
2003 NORTHEAST-10 WOMEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce Advances to Final, 3-1
MANCHESTER, N.H. (November 5, 2003) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, jumped out to an early two-goal lead and went on to post a 3-1 victory over fifth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University at Penman Field this afternoon.

November 4, 2003
Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce to Face #5 Southern N.H., on the Road
RINDGE, N.H. (November 4, 2003) – The top-seeded Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team’s, quest for a fourth-straight Northeast-10 Conference Tournament title will take a slight detour when they hit the road to face fifth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University in a semifinal round match tomorrow at 3 p.m.

November 3, 2003
Hislop, Kibsgaard Honored by NE-10
RINDGE, N.H. (November 3, 2003) – Two members of the Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team, ranked No. 7 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, were rewarded for their efforts with weekly honors from the Northeast-10 Conference today.

November 2, 2003
2003 NORTHEAST-10 WOMEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce Coasts Past #8 Pace, 6-0
RINDGE, N.H. (November 2, 2003) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 9 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, jumped out to an early lead and coasted to a 6-0 victory over eighth-seeded Pace University in quarterfinal round action of the 2003 Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer tournament this afternoon.

October 31, 2003
Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce Begins Quest For Fourth-Straight NE-10 Title
RINDGE, N.H. (October 31, 2003) – The Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team, ranked No. 9 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, clinched its third-straight Northeast-10 Conference Regular Season Championship and has earned the top-seed in the NE-10 Women’s Soccer Tournament which kicks off with quarterfinal round action on Sunday.

October 30, 2003
#9 Franklin Pierce Clinches Title at Saint Anselm, 2-0
MANCHESTER, N.H. (October 30, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 9 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, clinched its third-straight Northeast-10 Conference regular season title with a 2-0 victory over Saint Anselm College in women’s soccer action at Melucci Field this afternoon.

October 25, 2003
#10 Franklin Pierce Edges Southern N.H., 2-1
MANCHESTER, N.H. (October 25, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, got a goal in each half and held off Southern New Hampshire University, ranked fourth in the New England region, 2-1 in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Penman Field this afternoon.

October 23, 2003
Hislop and Hughes Help Ireland Smash Malta
RINDGE, N.H. (October 23, 2003) – Franklin Pierce sophomores Sonya Hughes (Balbriggan, Ireland) and Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) both contributed for the Republic of Ireland in yesterday’s 9-0 victory over Malta in a Women’s European Championship qualifier in Ta’ Qali, Malta.

October 18, 2003
#10 Franklin Pierce Tops Le Moyne, 3-0
RINDGE, N.H. (October 18, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, rebounded from a scoreless first half to post a 3-0 victory over a scrappy Le Moyne College team in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon.

October 14, 2003
#10 Franklin Pierce Blasts Green Mountain, 7-0
POULTNEY, Vt. (October 14, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, found its offensive stride and posted a 7-0 victory over Green Mountain College in non-conference women’s soccer action this afternoon.

October 11, 2003
#10 Franklin Pierce Edges Bentley, 2-1
RINDGE, N.H. (October 11, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, needed two second half goals to erase a one-goal halftime deficit and post a 2-1 victory over Bentley College, receiving votes in this week’s NSCAA/adidas poll, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon.

October 8, 2003
#10 Franklin Pierce Rallies Past Bryant, 2-1
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (October 8, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, rallied from a first half deficit to post a 2-1 victory over Bryant College, ranked fifth in New England, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Bulldog Stadium this afternoon.

October 4, 2003
#4 Franklin Pierce Slips Past Pace, 1-0
RINDGE, N.H. (October 4, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, got a goal midway through the second half to slip past Pace University, ranked tenth in the New England Region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon.

October 1, 2003
#4 Franklin Pierce Falls at #10 Merrimack, 1-0
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (October 1, 2003) – Merrimack College, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, broke an 18-match winless streak against No. 4 Franklin Pierce with a 1-0 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action between the top two teams in the New England Region at Warrior Field this afternoon.

September 27, 2003
#6 Franklin Pierce Coasts Past AIC, 4-0
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 27, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 6 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, netted three second-half goals to coast to a 4-0 victory over American International College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at AIC Park this afternoon.

September 24, 2003
#6 Franklin Pierce Fires Past Stonehill, 10-1
RINDGE, N.H. (September 24, 2003) – Sophomore forward Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) set a program record with 13 points to lead No. 6-ranked Franklin Pierce to a 10-1 victory over Stonehill College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon.

September 20, 2003
#6 Franklin Pierce Runs Past Saint Rose, 7-0
RINDGE, N.H. (September 20, 2003) - Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 6 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, exploded for six goals over the opening 45-minutes and cruised to a 7-0 victory over The College of Saint Rose, ranked fifth in the New England Region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon.

September 19, 2003
Mann Gears up for Women’s World Cup
RINDGE, N.H. (September 19, 2003) – Franklin Pierce women’s soccer fans will have more than a casual interest in the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup as former standout April Mann and her Australian National Team looks to set several milestones at the four-year event.

September 17, 2003
#6 Franklin Pierce Defeats Assumption, 4-2
RINDGE, N.H. (September 17, 2003) - Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 6 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, remained perfect in Conference play with a 4-2 victory over Assumption College, ranked sixth in the region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon.

September 15, 2003
Scavo Named NE-10 Freshman of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (September 15, 2003) – Franklin Pierce freshman Alex Scavo (Markham, Ontario/Brother Andre) was selected as the Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer Freshman of the Week by the Conference office this afternoon.

September 14, 2003
#3 Franklin Pierce Rebounds with Win over Angelo State, 4-1
COMMERCE, Texas. (September 14, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 3 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, rebounded from its first regular season loss in nearly three seasons on Friday with a 4-1 victory over Angelo State University in non-conference women’s soccer action at Texas A&M-Commerce this afternoon.

September 12, 2003
#16 Texas A&M-Commerce Upends #3 Franklin Pierce, 2-0
COMMERCE, Texas (September 12, 2003) - Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 3 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, facing its second nationally-ranked opponent in three days fell to No. 16 Texas A&M-Commerce, 2-0, this afternoon.

September 10, 2003
#3 Franklin Pierce Explodes Past #18 Southern Connecticut, 5-1
RINDGE, N.H. (September 10, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 3 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, overcame an early deficit with five unanswered goals to post a 5-1 victory over No. 18 Southern Connecticut State University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon.

September 8, 2003
Franklin Pierce Pair Earn NE-10 Weekly Honors
RINDGE, N.H. (September 8, 2003) – Two members of the Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team, ranked No. 3 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, were honored by the Northeast-10 Conference for their efforts in a season-opening 2-0 week.

September 6, 2003
#4 Franklin Pierce Blanks UMass Lowell, 5-0
LOWELL, Mass. (September 6, 2003) –Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II Preseason poll, scored three times in the opening 16 minutes and cruised to a 5-0 victory over University of Massachusetts Lowell in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Cushing Field this afternoon.

September 4, 2003
#4 Franklin Pierce Opens with 5-0 Win at Saint Michael’s
COLCHESTER, Vt. (September 4, 2003) –Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II Preseason poll, opened its 2003 season with a 5-0 victory over Saint Michael’s College, ranked eighth in the New England Region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Doc Jacobs Field this afternoon.

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May 20, 2004 Hughes, Hislop Help Put Ireland on Verge of Promotion RINDGE, N.H. (May 20, 2004) – Franklin Pierce women’s soccer standouts Sonya Hughes (Balbriggan, Ireland) and Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) helped the Republic of Ireland claim a 1-1 draw with Romania, in Bucharest, before posting a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, in Sarajevo, in recent UEFA Women’s Championship qualifying action. April 15, 2004 Hughes, Hislop Help Lead Ireland Past Croatia RINDGE, N.H. (April 15, 2004) – Franklin Pierce women’s soccer standouts Sonya Hughes (Balbriggan, Ireland) and Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) helped the Republic of Ireland post a key 8-1 victory over Croatia in UEFA Women’s Championship qualifying action at Richmond Park in Dublin last weekend. December 23, 2003 Hislop Named NSCAA/adidas Division II Player of the Year RINDGE, N.H. (December 23, 2003) – Sophomore All-America forward Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) put a cap on her season by earning the top honor in Division II soccer as she was named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Player of the Year, announced today. December 17, 2003 Welcome, Hislop Named First Team NSCAA/adidas All-Americans RINDGE, N.H. (December 17, 2003) – One of the highest scoring duos in NCAA Division II history have earned a place National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II All-America first team. December 11, 2003 Franklin Pierce Places Five on NSCAA/adidas Women’s All-New England Teams RINDGE, N.H. (December 11, 2003) – The NCAA Division II runner-up Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team placed five players on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II All-New England Region teams announced this week. December 11, 2003 Welcome Featured in SI’s “Faces in the Crowd” RINDGE, N.H. (December 11, 2003) – Junior All-American and two-time Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year Meghan Welcome (Haverhill, Mass./Haverhill) is featured in the “Faces in the Crowd” section of the December 15th issue Sports Illustrated which hit newsstands today. December 6, 2003 2003 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP #2 Kennesaw State Shuts Out #7 Franklin Pierce for Title VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 6, 2003) – Kennesaw State University (25-1) posted a 2-0 victory over Franklin Pierce (22-3) to claim its first NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship in just its second year of existence at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex tonight. December 5, 2003 #7 Franklin Pierce To Battle #2 Kennesaw State for Record Sixth National Championship VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 5, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, has advanced to a record sixth NCAA Division II Championship match and will face No. 2-ranked Kennesaw State University tomorrow night at 6 p.m. December 4, 2003 2003 NCAA DIVISION II TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL #7 Franklin Pierce Advances to Sixth National Title Match VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 4, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, advanced to its sixth NCAA Division II Championship Match with a 2-1 victory over No. 3 UC San Diego in overtime at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex tonight. December 3, 2003 #7 Franklin Pierce Set to Face #3 UC San Diego at Final Four VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 3, 2003) – Two programs that have had significant success over the last decade or so in the world of NCAA women’s soccer are set to battle in the second of two NCAA Division II women’s soccer semifinal matches at the 2003 Final Four at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex on Thursday. November 24, 2003 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Final Four Schedule Set RINDGE, N.H. (November 24, 2003) – The NCAA has announced its schedule for the 2003 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Final Four to he hosted by the City of Virginia Beach and Longwood University at the Virginia Beach SportsPlex in Virginia Beach, Va., December 4 and 6. November 23, 2003 2003 NCAA DIVISION II TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINAL MAKE IT A DOZEN: #7 Franklin Pierce Advances to Record 12th-Straight Final Four RINDGE, N.H. (November 23, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, posted a 2-1 victory over No. 4-ranked Adelphi University in an NCAA Division II Quarterfinal match to advance to its record 12th-consecutive Final Four at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex this afternoon. November 21, 2003 #7 Franklin Pierce Set to Host #4 Adelphi in NCAA Quarterfinal Sunday RINDGE, N.H. (November 21, 2003) – For the second-straight season, Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, will face No. 4-ranked Adelphi University in NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Quarterfinal round action for the right to advance to the Final Four. The match will be played Sunday at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex at 1 p.m. November 17, 2003 2003 NCAA DIVISION II NEW ENGLAND REGION FINAL #7 Franklin Pierce Advances Past #22 Saint Rose, 4-1 RINDGE, N.H. (November 17, 2003) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in the final regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, claimed its eighth-straight NCAA Division II New England Region title with a 4-1 victory over third-seeded and No. 22-ranked College of Saint Rose in NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament action at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex this afternoon. November 15, 2003 2003 NCAA DIVISION II NEW ENGLAND REGION SEMIFINAL #7 Franklin Pierce Survives Scare, Tops Southern N.H., 2-1 RINDGE, N.H. (November 15, 2003) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, scored two second half goals to survive a scare and post a 2-1 victory over fourth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University in NCAA Division II New England Region semifinal action at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex this afternoon. November 13, 2003 NCAA New England Regional Pushed Back a Day RINDGE, N.H. (November 13, 2003) - This weekend’s NCAA Division II New England Regional has been pushed back one day due to Friday’s weather forecast for high winds and predicted wind chills dipping into the mid-teens. November 9, 2003 2003 NORTHEAST-10 WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce Out-Scores #2 Merrimack, 4-3 RINDGE, N.H. (November 9, 2003) – In a battle between the top two defensive and offensive teams in the Conference, the offense won out as top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, posted a wild 4-3 victory over second-seeded and No. 11-ranked Merrimack College in the highest scoring Northeast-10 Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament Championship match decided in regulation ever at the Franklin Pierce Field Hockey/Lacrosse Complex this afternoon. November 7, 2003 Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce to Battle #2 Merrimack for NE-10 Title RINDGE, N.H. (November 7, 2003) – Franklin Pierce and Merrimack College will battle for the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament title for the third-straight year when the top two teams, not only in the NE-10, but the New England Region kickoff on Sunday at 1 p.m. The match will be played at Franklin Pierce’s Field Hockey/Lacrosse complex due to continued unplayable conditions at Crystal Field. Admission to the event is free and the field is located approximately 100-yards behind the Crystal Field press box and grandstand. November 6, 2003 Three Ravens Earn Academic All-District Honors RINDGE, N.H. (November 6, 2003) – Three members of the Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team have been named to the 2003 Academic All-America District I College Division Women’s Soccer Teams as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). November 5, 2003 2003 NORTHEAST-10 WOMEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce Advances to Final, 3-1 MANCHESTER, N.H. (November 5, 2003) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 7 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, jumped out to an early two-goal lead and went on to post a 3-1 victory over fifth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University at Penman Field this afternoon. November 4, 2003 Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce to Face #5 Southern N.H., on the Road RINDGE, N.H. (November 4, 2003) – The top-seeded Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team’s, quest for a fourth-straight Northeast-10 Conference Tournament title will take a slight detour when they hit the road to face fifth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University in a semifinal round match tomorrow at 3 p.m. November 3, 2003 Hislop, Kibsgaard Honored by NE-10 RINDGE, N.H. (November 3, 2003) – Two members of the Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team, ranked No. 7 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, were rewarded for their efforts with weekly honors from the Northeast-10 Conference today. November 2, 2003 2003 NORTHEAST-10 WOMEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce Coasts Past #8 Pace, 6-0 RINDGE, N.H. (November 2, 2003) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 9 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, jumped out to an early lead and coasted to a 6-0 victory over eighth-seeded Pace University in quarterfinal round action of the 2003 Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer tournament this afternoon. October 31, 2003 Top-Seeded Franklin Pierce Begins Quest For Fourth-Straight NE-10 Title RINDGE, N.H. (October 31, 2003) – The Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team, ranked No. 9 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, clinched its third-straight Northeast-10 Conference Regular Season Championship and has earned the top-seed in the NE-10 Women’s Soccer Tournament which kicks off with quarterfinal round action on Sunday. October 30, 2003 #9 Franklin Pierce Clinches Title at Saint Anselm, 2-0 MANCHESTER, N.H. (October 30, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 9 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, clinched its third-straight Northeast-10 Conference regular season title with a 2-0 victory over Saint Anselm College in women’s soccer action at Melucci Field this afternoon. October 25, 2003 #10 Franklin Pierce Edges Southern N.H., 2-1 MANCHESTER, N.H. (October 25, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, got a goal in each half and held off Southern New Hampshire University, ranked fourth in the New England region, 2-1 in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Penman Field this afternoon. October 23, 2003 Hislop and Hughes Help Ireland Smash Malta RINDGE, N.H. (October 23, 2003) – Franklin Pierce sophomores Sonya Hughes (Balbriggan, Ireland) and Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) both contributed for the Republic of Ireland in yesterday’s 9-0 victory over Malta in a Women’s European Championship qualifier in Ta’ Qali, Malta. October 18, 2003 #10 Franklin Pierce Tops Le Moyne, 3-0 RINDGE, N.H. (October 18, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, rebounded from a scoreless first half to post a 3-0 victory over a scrappy Le Moyne College team in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon. October 14, 2003 #10 Franklin Pierce Blasts Green Mountain, 7-0 POULTNEY, Vt. (October 14, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, found its offensive stride and posted a 7-0 victory over Green Mountain College in non-conference women’s soccer action this afternoon. October 11, 2003 #10 Franklin Pierce Edges Bentley, 2-1 RINDGE, N.H. (October 11, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, needed two second half goals to erase a one-goal halftime deficit and post a 2-1 victory over Bentley College, receiving votes in this week’s NSCAA/adidas poll, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon. October 8, 2003 #10 Franklin Pierce Rallies Past Bryant, 2-1 SMITHFIELD, R.I. (October 8, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, rallied from a first half deficit to post a 2-1 victory over Bryant College, ranked fifth in New England, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Bulldog Stadium this afternoon. October 4, 2003 #4 Franklin Pierce Slips Past Pace, 1-0 RINDGE, N.H. (October 4, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, got a goal midway through the second half to slip past Pace University, ranked tenth in the New England Region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon. October 1, 2003 #4 Franklin Pierce Falls at #10 Merrimack, 1-0 NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (October 1, 2003) – Merrimack College, ranked No. 10 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, broke an 18-match winless streak against No. 4 Franklin Pierce with a 1-0 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action between the top two teams in the New England Region at Warrior Field this afternoon. September 27, 2003 #6 Franklin Pierce Coasts Past AIC, 4-0 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 27, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 6 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, netted three second-half goals to coast to a 4-0 victory over American International College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at AIC Park this afternoon. September 24, 2003 #6 Franklin Pierce Fires Past Stonehill, 10-1 RINDGE, N.H. (September 24, 2003) – Sophomore forward Laura Hislop (Belfast, Northern Ireland) set a program record with 13 points to lead No. 6-ranked Franklin Pierce to a 10-1 victory over Stonehill College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon. September 20, 2003 #6 Franklin Pierce Runs Past Saint Rose, 7-0 RINDGE, N.H. (September 20, 2003) - Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 6 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, exploded for six goals over the opening 45-minutes and cruised to a 7-0 victory over The College of Saint Rose, ranked fifth in the New England Region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon. September 19, 2003 Mann Gears up for Women’s World Cup RINDGE, N.H. (September 19, 2003) – Franklin Pierce women’s soccer fans will have more than a casual interest in the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup as former standout April Mann and her Australian National Team looks to set several milestones at the four-year event. September 17, 2003 #6 Franklin Pierce Defeats Assumption, 4-2 RINDGE, N.H. (September 17, 2003) - Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 6 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, remained perfect in Conference play with a 4-2 victory over Assumption College, ranked sixth in the region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon. September 15, 2003 Scavo Named NE-10 Freshman of the Week RINDGE, N.H. (September 15, 2003) – Franklin Pierce freshman Alex Scavo (Markham, Ontario/Brother Andre) was selected as the Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer Freshman of the Week by the Conference office this afternoon. September 14, 2003 #3 Franklin Pierce Rebounds with Win over Angelo State, 4-1 COMMERCE, Texas. (September 14, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 3 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, rebounded from its first regular season loss in nearly three seasons on Friday with a 4-1 victory over Angelo State University in non-conference women’s soccer action at Texas A&M-Commerce this afternoon. September 12, 2003 #16 Texas A&M-Commerce Upends #3 Franklin Pierce, 2-0 COMMERCE, Texas (September 12, 2003) - Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 3 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, facing its second nationally-ranked opponent in three days fell to No. 16 Texas A&M-Commerce, 2-0, this afternoon. September 10, 2003 #3 Franklin Pierce Explodes Past #18 Southern Connecticut, 5-1 RINDGE, N.H. (September 10, 2003) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 3 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, overcame an early deficit with five unanswered goals to post a 5-1 victory over No. 18 Southern Connecticut State University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Crystal Field this afternoon. September 8, 2003 Franklin Pierce Pair Earn NE-10 Weekly Honors RINDGE, N.H. (September 8, 2003) – Two members of the Franklin Pierce women’s soccer team, ranked No. 3 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, were honored by the Northeast-10 Conference for their efforts in a season-opening 2-0 week. September 6, 2003 #4 Franklin Pierce Blanks UMass Lowell, 5-0 LOWELL, Mass. (September 6, 2003) –Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II Preseason poll, scored three times in the opening 16 minutes and cruised to a 5-0 victory over University of Massachusetts Lowell in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Cushing Field this afternoon. September 4, 2003 #4 Franklin Pierce Opens with 5-0 Win at Saint Michael’s COLCHESTER, Vt. (September 4, 2003) –Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II Preseason poll, opened its 2003 season with a 5-0 victory over Saint Michael’s College, ranked eighth in the New England Region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s soccer action at Doc Jacobs Field this afternoon.		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