Every Friday, the NE10 is going to highlight the biggest contests each weekend. It may be a big-time rivalry, matchup between two ranked teams or a battle for playoff-positioning. Fans can follow the action for every game by visiting our schedule page.
FOOTBALL
Franklin Pierce at Pace: Oct. 16 – 1:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
Franklin Pierce will look to win its first-ever NE10 contest on Saturday when it travels to play Pace on Saturday afternoon at Pace Stadium. The Ravens (0-5, 0-3 NE10) are led by junior running back EJ Burgess, who ranks third in the league in rushing yards per game (115.3), while the Setters (0-5, 0-3 NE10) are led by senior wide receiver Ramir Tann-Davis with 68.4 receiving yards per game and four touchdown receptions on the season.
In only its second season as a Division II program, Franklin Pierce has lost its first 11 games against NE10 opponents, but has recently closed the gap – including a narrow 35-28 overtime loss to Assumption on Oct. 2. Pace, meanwhile, looks to grab its first conference win of the season, as the Setters come off a 26-0 loss to No. 18 Bentley this past weekend.
Saint Anselm at Stonehill: Oct. 16 – 1:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
Coming off an impressive road win at American International, Stonehill prepares to host Saint Anselm in the Battle for the Ol' Bronze Hawk on Saturday afternoon at W.B. Mason Stadium. The Skyhawks (4-1, 2-1 NE10) have won 16 straight meetings against the Hawks (1-4, 1-3 NE10), dating back to the 2005 season. Saint Anselm's last win over Stonehill came on Oct. 2, 2004, as it looks to snap the streak.
Stonehill shut out AIC on Saturday, 25-0, behind a strong defensive effort from fifth-year player Nate Bresson – the NE10 Defensive Player of the Week. Saint Anselm is coming off a 56-7 road loss to New Haven, but is led by sophomore quarterback Drew Willoughby – the league leader in passing yards per game (331.8).
FIELD HOCKEY
Bentley at No. 7 Stonehill: Oct. 15 – 6:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
The Falcons come into Friday, having won three straight games and five of six to sit just behind the No. 7 Skyhawks in the NE10 standings with a 6-2 mark (8-4 overall). A win over Stonehill would give them a tiebreaker and the inside track on hosting an NE10 Playoff game. The Skyhawks (10-3, 8-2), meanwhile are 2-2 in their last four contests following their seven-game win streak in September.
Despite a tough 2-1 loss to No. 4 Assumption this week, Stonehill comes into this weekend averaging 2.5 goals per game and allowing 1.1 per contest which is fourth in the NE10. Raegan Hickey leads the team in goals (8), assists (7) and points (23), while Abigail Campbell has posted a 10-3 record with a 1.04 GAA and an .849 save percentage. Bentley is also averaging 2.5 goals per game and has been led by the duo of Ava Bevilacqua and Katie Thies who have six goals apiece. Madison Clark has started the past six games in net, going 5-1 with a 1.2 GAA and 16 saves.
New Haven at No. 9 Adelphi: Oct. 16 – 1:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
The No. 9 Panthers jumped back into the national rankings on the strength of a four-game win streak and outscoring opponents 26-6 over that span. They're now 5-3 in NE10 play and 7-4 overall, while New Haven enters at 8-5 and 8-1 in the NE10. The Chargers have won four of five, with the only loss a 1-0 decision on the road at Assumption. These teams met in a non-conference game to start the season and Adelphi earned the 2-1 as the Panthers outshot them 12-11 and had more corners (9-5).
Adelphi leads the NE10 in scoring, averaging 3.8 goals per game after scoring 24 goals over its past three games. Kaylee Deleva and Amanda Lee have paced the offense with 20 combined goals and three assists apiece. Amanda Montiel has started all eight games with a 1.87 GAA, 34 saves and a .708 save percentage. The Chargers have only allowed 12 goals this season behind Keira Integlia, who owns a 0.91 GAA with 62 saves and an .838 save percentage. Offensively, four players have between 12-10 points, led by Sophie Schreck and her team-high five goals.
MEN'S SOCCER
Southern N.H. at Le Moyne: Oct. 16 – 2:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
The Penmen are unbeaten in their last three contests, punctuated by a 2-0 win over No. 14 AIC on Wednesday to hand the Yellow Jackets their first loss of the season. SNHU is now tied for fourth in the NE10 with a 3-2-1 mark, while the Dolphins are 3-3 in the NE10 and 6-3 overall to sit just behind them in the standings. Le Moyne is coming off a 5-0 victory over Assumption.
The Dolphins have only allowed six goals all season, ranked second in the NE10 behind No. 1 Franklin Pierce, while SNHU has outscored its opponents by a 20-10 margin. Josh Mahr has been Le Moyne's anchor, posting a 0.65 GAA with 27 saves and a .818 save percentage this year. Offensively, Robert Rohrhirsh leads the team with five goals, while Michael Sparkes has tallied three goals with one assist. SNHU has three players with at least nine points and four goals, led by Michael Gonvales with 11 points on four goals and three assists. Santiago Rojas and Jackson Rivers have split time in net, combining for a 0.98 GAA with 39 saves and a .794 save percentage.
Assumption at Saint Rose: Oct. 16 – 4:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
The Greyhounds and Golden Knights meet for the first time since they battled for the NE10 Championship back in 2019. Assumption came out on top 2-1 in that contest, but it's been a different situation thus far in 2021 as the team has dropped seven straight contests for a 1-9-1 record overall. Saint Rose, meanwhile, has won two in a row to move its record to 3-2-1 in the NE10 and 4-4-2 overall.
Assumption has struggled on defense this season, posting a team GAA of 3.10 while averaging 1.2 goals per game. Kevin Hernandez leads the offense with seven goals and two assists for 16 points while three different goalies have played for the Greyhounds this year, making 60 saves with a .632 save percentage. Freshman Victor Henriksen has paced the Saint Rose offense with four goals while Kevin Winglosky has one goal and three assists. Freshman Tomas Rozman has started the last three games in net and this year owns a 0.67 GAA with 22 saves and an .880 save percentage.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Southern New Hampshire at Assumption: Oct. 15 – 7:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
Two of the top four teams in the NE10 women's soccer standings will meet on Friday night when No. 6 Southern New Hampshire travels to play Assumption at Brian Kelly '83 Stadium. The Penmen (10-0-1, 8-0 NE10) remain undefeated this season and are currently ranked higher than at any other point this season in the United Soccer Coaches Poll. The Greyhounds (4-1-6, 2-0-5 NE10) are unbeaten in their last nine matches, including three wins and six ties.
The scoring duo of junior Jordan Butters and graduate student Alyssa Patterson have combined for 25 points this season for SNHU – which ranks third in the NE10 in scoring (2.09 goals per game). Assumption freshman goalkeeper Julia Walsh will look to suppress the SNHU attack, as she ranks second in shutouts (6), third in saves (63) and third in save percentage (.887).
Adelphi at Franklin Pierce: Oct. 16 – 7:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
A pair of teams in the NE10 postseason mix will clash on Saturday night at Sodexo Field, as Adelphi travels to visit Franklin Pierce. The Panthers (4-3-2, 4-3-1 NE10) are 3-1-1 in their last five games, while the Ravens (6-3-2, 3-3-2 NE10) have won two of their past three contests. Both programs currently sit in the top seven of the NE10 standings.
Franklin Pierce freshman Jasmine Perez-Acosta is ranked second among NE10 players in points this season (14), with five goals and four assists. The Ravens are scoring 2.27 goals per game, second-best in the league. Adelphi freshman Carly Issing leads the Panthers with seven points, including three goals. In the most recent meeting between the teams in 2019, Adelphi beat Franklin Pierce, 1-0.
VOLLEYBALL
Southern Connecticut at Bentley: Oct. 15 – 7:30 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
The past two NE10 champions, Southern Connecticut and Bentley, will play on Friday night at the Dana Center in conference action. Both teams are currently in the top four of the league standings, as they look to continue their recent success in the NE10 postseason in 2021. The Owls (16-6, 3-1 NE10) have won three of their last four matches, while the Falcons (8-7, 4-1 NE10) have won four of their past five – including a victory Tuesday night at Assumption.
SCSU junior Gabriela Gaibur leads the NE10 in kills (238) and her teammate – graduate student Abigail Epstein – ranks first in the league in hitting percentage (.347). Bentley senior Amanda Parker ranks second in the NE10 in assists per set (10.15) and is third in service aces per set (0.50). The two programs last met in the 2019 NE10 Championship quarterfinals – a 3-1 win for Bentley.
Franklin Pierce at New Haven: Oct. 16 – 1:00 p.m. (Live Stats – Video)
New Haven is off to an undefeated start in NE10 play and it looks to remain unbeaten when Franklin Pierce visits the Charger Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. The Chargers (14-5, 4-0 NE10) are riding a nine-match winning streak going into the weekend, while the Ravens (8-6, 2-2 NE10) have lost two of their past three matches in conference action.
Franklin Pierce sophomore Morgan Schmutzler ranks third in the NE10 in digs per set (5.19), while the Ravens are averaging a league-high 18.02 digs per set this season. New Haven's hitting percentage of .225 is second-best in the league, highlighted by senior Jessica Akiona with her .300 hitting percentage on 203 kills. New Haven is 26-2 all-time against Franklin Pierce.
WOMEN'S TENNIS
Stonehill at Le Moyne: Oct. 16 – 12:00 p.m.
Le Moyne looks to complete an undefeated NE10 season on Saturday when Stonehill visits in the regular season finale for both teams. The Dolphins (11-1, 9-0 NE10) have won each of their first nine conference matches this season and are just one win away from clinching sole possession of the NE10 regular season title. The Skyhawks (6-3, 6-3 NE10), the NE10 runner-up from the 2021 spring season, look to improve their playoff positioning.
Freshman Isabella Barona continues to lead Le Moyne at No. 1 singles, earning her four-straight NE10 Rookie of the Week honors. The Dolphins played the Skyhawks in the regular season finale of the 2021 spring season, losing 4-0.
Saint Anselm at Adelphi: Oct. 16 – 12:00 p.m.
Adelphi will host Saint Anselm on Saturday, looking to solidify their playoff position as a top-four team and earn hosting rights in the first round of the NE10 Championship. The Panthers (7-3, 6-3 NE10) have won three of their past four matches, while the Hawks (4-8, 2-7 NE10) have lost two of their last three contests.
Adelphi junior Louisa Junghanns is 5-1 at No. 1 singles for the Panthers this season and was named NE10 Player of the Week on September 13. The Panthers are 11-0 all-time against the Hawks.
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