Guertin Records Fifth Shutout of the Season

RINDGE, N.H. (October 18, 2003) – The Franklin Pierce University field hockey team shut out American International College, 1-0 in Northeast-10 Conference action this afternoon.

Sophomore Laura Blanchard (Rockport, Mass./Rockport) broke the scoreless tie with three minutes remaining in the first on a pass from Senior captain Debbie Jones (Escondido, Calif./Bishops) to give the Ravens a 1-0 advantage.

Sophomore goalkeeper, Brandi Guertin (Bellingham, Mass./Bellingham) made nine saves in the victory and recorded her fifth shutout of the season. AIC goalkeeper Megan Trystman (South Africa/Maris Stella) made 11 saves and took the loss.

Franklin Pierce (9-7, 8-6 NE-10) returns to action on Wednesday when it travels to Southern Connecticut for a Conference matchup at 7 p.m. American International College (0-18, 0-14 NE-10) next hosts Bryant on Wednesday for a League match at 4:00 p.m.