Rindge, N.H. - The Saint Anselm women's soccer team traveled to Rindge, N.H. this afternoon to take on the Franklin Pierce University Ravens in Northeast-10 Conference play.  The Hawks held off the advancing Ravens for over 89 minutes, but the Saint Anselm offense struggled to get going, and with just 24 seconds remaining in the game, the NSCAA East No. 3 Ravens netted the game-winning goal to claim a 1-0 victory over the Hawks.  The win lifts the Ravens to 13-3-1 (11-2-1 NE-10) while the Hawks fall to 7-8-1 (6-7 NE-10).

The Ravens' offense dominated the ball, outshooting the Hawks 25-4, but the Saint Anselm defense was solid and kept the ball out of the box, allowing just nine shots on goal.  However, the Hawks' offense could not put anything together, and at 89:36, with just 24 seconds remaining in regulation, Gabriela Demoner (Vitoria, Brazil) sent a pass to Amanda Panaro (Rockland, Mass.) at the top of the box, who beat goalkeeper Jacqueline Cooney (Braintree, Mass.) at the top-right corner and netted the dramatic game-winner.  Cooney had eight saves in the game, and Raven keeper Jocelyn Leon (Lenox, Mass.) had just three. 

The Hawks return home this Saturday, October 24th to host the American International College Yellow Jackets at 12:30 pm.  Be sure to arrive on time, as Saint Anselm will be honoring the Hawks' six seniors for all of their contributions to the women's soccer program.  The Hawks will close out their season the following Wednesday, October 28th, when they host the Bentley University Falcons for their final chance to clinch a spot in the Northeast-10 Tournament beginning on November 1st.