Box Score  
Winchendon, Mass. –  The Sacred Heart University women's ice hockey team battled in an overtime thriller, but ultimately fell short to Franklin Pierce, 3-2, in a New England Women's Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) matchup on Friday night.
 
Records:
Sacred Heart: (5-15-1, 4-10-1 NEWHA) 
Franklin Pierce: (11-7-1, 10-4-1 NEWHA)
 
Top Performers:
Ally Cohen: 1 goal
Julianna Koman: 2 assists | 9 shots
Addie Bowlby: 1 goal | 8 shots 
Olivia LaRoche: 1 assist | 14 shots | 2 blocked shots
 
Goaltending:
Sacred Heart: Jillian Petruno: (L, 5-9-1) 3 goals against | 35 saves
Franklin Pierce: Jill Hertl: 2 goals against | 45 shots
 
How it Happened:

• The Pioneers came out of the gates strong, as Cohen found the back of the net less than one minute into the game off a feed from Koman. The Ravens answered later in the period to even the score at one. Both teams generated multiple offensive opportunities, but the game remained tied heading into the second period.
• The Pioneers entered the second period looking to replicate their fast start from the opening frame. Sacred Heart controlled the pace, firing 33 shots in the period, including 19 on goal, but was unable to break through. Franklin Pierce struck first in the period, while Petruno continued her strong play in net, stopping 10 of the 11 shots she faced. The score heading into the final period was 2-1
• Entering the third period, the Pios did everything they could to even the score, outshooting the Ravens 30–13 in the frame. Despite numerous chances, Sacred Heart was unable to capitalize until Addie Bowlby finally found the back of the net 18 minutes into the period off assists from LaRoche and Koman. The goal forced the game into overtime.
• The Ravens came out strong in the overtime period, generating 16 shots, including 12 on goal. Petruno stood tall, turning aside all but one attempt, but the lone goal proved to be enough as Franklin Pierce secured the 3–2 overtime victory.

 
Of Note:

• Cohen scored her fourth of the season
• Addie Bowlby scored her sixth goal of the season
• Koman now has four assists on the year
• LaRoche tallied her 30^th career assist 
• The Pioneers outshot the Ravens 80-58
• The Pioneers won the faceoff battle 38-30

 
Up Next:
The Pioneers return to the ice tomorrow to conclude their two-game series against the Ravens, with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena.