Women's Soccer

Franklin Pierce Women's Soccer Finishes as National Runner-Up

Ravens Fall to Florida Tech, 3-0.



COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team made its eighth NCAA Division II National Championship appearance in program history on Saturday afternoon at Weidner Field. Despite holding a 16–10 advantage in shots, the Ravens were unable to break through as Florida Tech captured its first national title with a 3–0 victory.

Score: Franklin Pierce 0, Florida Tech 3
Records: Franklin Pierce (17-3-5, 6-1-2), Florida Tech (17-3-6, 5-2-3)
Location: Weidner Field – Colorado Springs, Colo.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Florida Tech opened the scoring in the 13th minute, working the ball down the flank before Alice Mottershead delivered a low cross into the box. Lauryn Wood met the service at the near post and finished to give the Panthers an early 1–0 advantage.
  • The Ravens looked to respond late in the opening half and nearly found the equalizer just before the break. Samantha Breton (Chicopee, Mass.) rose for a header inside the box, forcing the Florida Tech goalkeeper to make a leaping save to preserve the lead heading into halftime.
  • Franklin Pierce controlled much of the possession in the second half, consistently applying pressure in the attacking third and generating multiple scoring opportunities. However, Florida Tech capitalized on a quick transition midway through the period. Sofia Posner played a through ball to Rio Naganawa, who sent a cross into the box that Peyton White finished with a header to extend the lead to 2–0.
  • The Panthers added an insurance goal in the final minutes when Naganawa struck a shot from the top of the box that found the back of the net, sealing the result.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS 
  • Franklin Pierce held a 16–10 edge in shots.
  • Jess LaCroix (Nashua, N.H.) recorded two saves in goal. 
  • The Ravens earned six corner kicks compared to Florida Tech's two
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: While the 2025 season comes to a close, Franklin Pierce concludes the year with a historic national runner-up finish. The Ravens advanced to the final match of the NCAA Tournament, capping an outstanding season defined by resilience, consistency, and championship-level play.

Recap provided by Franklin Pierce athletics. 

ABOUT THE NE10
The NE10 is an association of 10 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.

Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.

Fans can subscribe via this link to follow NE10 NOW on FloSports this season.  The partnership between the NE10 and FloSports works to provide funds back to the athletic departments of the Northeast-10 Conference in support of student-athletes while promoting the league on a national platform.