Rindge, N.H. (October 20th) - - Holding the No. 3 ranked Ravens scoreless until the 77th minute, the Saint Anselm men's soccer team fell on the road tonight to Franklin Pierce, 1-0. The loss drops the Hawks record to 4-11-1 overall (3-7-1, Northeast-10), while the win improves the Ravens record to 11-1-1 overall (9-0-1, Notheast-10).

Mark Kotsopoulos (Shrewsbury, Mass.) held the Ravens in check through the first 45 minute period. He made two saves, while Franklin Pierce goalkeeper Vinny Papageorgiou (Wilmington, Mass.) made two saves as well to keep Saint Anselm off the score sheet. Keesen Howe (Norwich, Conn.) and Justin Labonte (Pembroke, Mass.) each put a shot on target for the Hawks.

The game remained scoreless into the second half until Shaun Taylor (Isle of White, England) netted the game-winning goal in the 77th minute, lifting the Ravens past the Hawks.

In the game for Saint Anselm, Howe took two shots, while Labonte and Justin Colella (Wilmington, Mass.) each had a shot on goal. Kotsopoulos made five saves in the contest.

The Hawks take the field again this Saturday at home against American International College at 2:00 pm. Before the game kicks off, the Hawks will recognize the 2011 graduating seniors for their contributions to the team.