Recap by student-staff writer Rich Rosa 

FAIRFIELD, CT (2/24/2024) -- In game two of the NEWHA Quarterfinals, the Franklin Pierce Ravens beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers 2-0 to advance to the NEWHA Semifinals for the third straight year. The Ravens have knocked out the Pioneers in the playoffs three years in a row. 

Score: Franklin Pierce 2, Sacred Heart 0 
Records: Franklin Pierce (17-15-1, 14-13-1 NEWHA), Sacred Heart (15-21-2, 14-12-2 NEWHA) 
Location: Fairfield, C.T (Martire Family Arena) 
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 
• In the first period, Franklin Pierce sophomore forward Grace Schuck (Bloomington, MN) scored the game's first goal on a feed in the slot by sophomore forward Sydnee Wilson (Port Moody, B.C.). The Ravens led 1-0 heading into the first intermission. 
• With under three minutes to go in the game, sophomore transfer forward Anna Caumo (Brunico, Italy) scored her second goal of the postseason to give Franklin Pierce a two-goal cushion. 
• Sophomore goaltender Jill Hertl (Highland Park, III) stood on her head from start to finish as a brick wall for the Ravens recording 29 saves on 29 shots on net. 
• Franklin Pierce completed the sweep against Sacred Heart, and they are headed to the NEWHA Semifinals for the third straight year. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:
• Both teams went 0 for 3 on the power play. 
• Sacred Heart outshot Franklin Pierce 29-27. 
• Franklin Pierce won 32 faceoffs.  

 NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: 
• Franklin Pierce will play in the NEWHA Semifinals on Saturday, March 2, on the road against either Long Island University or Stonehill. The puck drop is TBD.