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November 12, 2007

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Gabriela Demoner, Franklin Pierce (Sr., M, Curitiba, Brazil) – Led the team to a pair of NCAA Tournament wins this past weekend, netting four goals for eight points. Scored three of the Ravens four goals in the 4-0 opening round victory over Holy Family. Scored in the 3-0 win over Bryant in the second round.

Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week

Brittany Ester, Franklin Pierce (Jr., GK, Toms River, N.J.) - Did not concede a goal over two NCAA Tournament matches this past weekend, averaging three saves per match. Made two saves in the 4-0 victory over Holy Family. Stopped four shots in the 3-0 win at Bryant. Has not allowed a goal in four postseason matches (380 minutes).

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Kelly Weygand, Franklin Pierce (Fr., D, Bridgewater, Mass.) - Collected three assists and led a Franklin Pierce defensive unit which posted back-to-back shutouts in two NCAA Tournament matches over the weekend. Had an assist in the 4-0 victory over Holy Family, also helping hold the Tigers to just two shots in the match. Dished two assists in the 3-0 win at Bryant.


Weekly Honor Roll:

Mackenzie Bulych, Franklin Pierce (So., F, Regina, Saskatchewan) - Collected a goal and assist for three points in a pair of NCAA Tournament wins this past weekend. Netted a goal in the 3-0 victory at Bryant. Dished an assist in the 4-0 victory over Holy Family.

Jenna Giardina, Franklin Pierce (Sr., M, Pittsfield, Mass.) - Totaled a goal and assist for three points in a pair of NCAA Tournament wins this past weekend. Netted the match-winning goal in the 3-0 victory at Bryant. Dished an assist in the 4-0 opening round victory over Holy Family.

Jamie Gillis, UMass Lowell (So., GK, North Billerica, Mass.) - Stopped six shots in the 1-0 setback to Merrimack in the NCAA Tournament New England Region first round.

Ashley Alnwick, Merrimack (Fr., D, Groton, Mass.) - Scored the game-winning tally off a corner kick in Merrimack's 1-0 win over UMass Lowell in the NCAA First Round.

Shannon Rowan, Merrimack (Sr., GK, Fair Haven, N.J.) - Stopped nine shots and posted one shutout in two matches this past weekend at the NCAA Tournament.

Sami Brown, Saint Rose (Jr., F, Richland, Wash.) - Recorded four points on two goals in a 3-1 victory over Merrimack in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Scored in the 11th minute from 15-yards out and also added an insurance marker in the 86th minute.

Ashley McGuire, Saint Rose (Sr., M, Fishkill, N.Y.) - Scored the game-winner in the 82nd minute to lead Saint Rose past Merrimack, 3-1, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Lauren Steinberg, Saint Rose (Sr., GK, Hopewell Junction, N.Y.) - Made five saves and yielded only a first half goal in the 3-1 victory over Merrimack in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Weekly Notes:

FRANKLIN PIERCE: Advanced to the NCAA Division II New England Region Championship for the 12th-straight year with Sunday's 3-0 win over Bryant. Junior goalkeeper Brittany Ester and the Ravens defensive unit has yet to allow a goal in postseason play (380 minutes). Senior All-American Gabriela Demoner became the 11th player in program history to reach the 100-point plateau for a career with her three goals against Holy Family on Friday. She currently ranks tenth in program history with 107 points.

MERRIMACK: Making their eighth appearance in the NCAA Tournament and sixth in the last seven years, the Warriors won their third career postseason match and first since 2002.

SAINT ROSE: The Golden Knights advanced to the Round of 16 for the third time in program history with a 3-1 victory over Merrimack on Sunday in second round action. They are one of three unbeaten teams in the nation (Division II) as well. Saint Rose has met Franklin Pierce in the New England Regional Final all three times it has played in a "Sweet 16" match.