The Red Flash lost a heartbreaker to Merrimack on the road this past Thursday by a score of 4-3. Saint Francis had their highest offensive output of the season scoring three goals for the first time this season. The match got started quickly with Dziesiaty getting Saint Francis on the board first then under a minute later Paige Theobald notched her first goal of the year to put the Red Flash ahead by one at halftime. Saint Francis continued to roll on offense when Colletta Ozbey got her second goal of the year to put the Red Flash up 3-1. Past the midway point in the second half is when the tide started to turn with Merrimack controlling the tempo and ended up scoring three straight goals to win the match.

WORD ON STONEHILL
Stonehill hasn't had the best of fortunes in their first season in the Northeast Conference taking losses against Merrimack, LIU, and Central Connecticut State. The Skyhawks are led by senior forward Lauren Clement who has four goals to lead the team so far this year. In net, Stonehill has a true goalkeeper split with junior Leanne Durham starting six games and senior goalkeeper Hanna Copley starting five so far this year. Combined they have 76 saves on the season with Copley leading the team in goals allowed with 22.

LAST TIME WE MET
This is the very first matchup between these two teams as Stonehill comes to the NEC from the Division II ranks and won't be eligible for a postseason birth for another three seasons. 

UP NEXT
Saint Francis will get back on the road for two games in a row starting with Sacred Heart next Sunday at 12:00pm. The match is slated to be broadcasted on NEC Front Row.