RINDGE, N.H. (September 3, 2001) - The Franklin Pierce University Women's field hockey team suffered a 1-0 shutout in their 2001 season opener at Winchendon School this afternoon.

The teams played 60 minutes of scoreless field hockey before Mansfield forward, Gretchen Reschke, slipped the ball in the right hand corner of the net and past netminder Kasey McClements (Ashland, Mass./Ashland).

The Mountaineers dominated in the first half, as they peppered starting goaltender, Irene Smith (Olivebridge, N.Y./Onteora), with several quality shots. Smith fought off the Mansfield offense however, and made eleven saves in the first half.

The Ravens' offense picked up in the second half and generated some excellent chances, but couldn't slip the ball past Mansfield goalkeeper, Heather Long. McClements was excellent in the second half, as she made nine saves for the Ravens.

The Ravens return to action on Saturday, September 8, when they face Shippensburg University at Stonehill College at 2:30 p.m.