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November 19, 2007

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Northeast-10 Player and Goalkeeper of the Week

Brittany Ester , Franklin Pierce ( Jr., GK, Toms River, N.J. ) -Remained unscored upon in postseason play as she extended her shutout streak to 588:11 with a pair of clean sheets in the Ravens NCAA Tournament third and fourth round victories. Made one key late save to preserve the 1-0 victory over West Chester in the quarterfinals to send the Ravens to their 14th Final Four. Posted four saves in the 2-0 win over Saint Rose in the New England Regional final. Has not allowed a goal in 560 postseason minutes.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Kelly Weygand, Franklin Pierce (Fr., D, Bridgewater, Mass. ) -Keyed a Franklin Pierce defensive unit that limited its opposition to just 3.5 shots per match in two NCAA Tournament shutout victories. The Ravens allowed just 2.5 shots on target per match, including just two shots in the 1-0 quarterfinal round victory over West Chester (Pa.).

Weekly Honor Roll:

Gabriela Demoner, Franklin Pierce (Sr., M, Curitiba, Brazil) - Helped lead the Ravens to their NCAA II record 14th Final Four appearance with a goal and assist. Both came in the 2-0 victory over Saint Rose.

Shona Franklin, Franklin Pierce (So., M, Leicester, England) - Netted the lone goal in the 1-0 victory over West Chester (Pa.) as the Ravens clinched their Division II record 14th trip to the Final Four.

Jenna Giardina, Franklin Pierce (Sr., M, Pittsfield, Mass. ) - Helped lead the Ravens to their NCAA II record 14th Final Four with a goal and assist for three points. Both came in the 2-0 victory over Saint Rose as Franklin Pierce clinched its 12th-straight New England regional title. Netted the match-winning goal.

Weekly Notes:

FRANKLIN PIERCE: The Ravens earned their NCAA Division II record 14th Final Four berth, after a one-year absence, on Sunday. Both the Raven men’s and women’s teams have earned Final Four appearances in the same year for the second time in three years. Franklin Pierce clinched its 12th-straight New England Regional title with Friday’s 2-0 victory at Saint Rose. Franklin Pierce’s defense has not allowed a goal in postseason play this fall – a streak of 560 minutes. Junior goalkeeper Brittany Ester (Toms River, N.J.) carries a shutout streak of 588:11 into the Final Four. The Ravens are 5-0-2 against nationally-ranked opponents this season, allowing just one goal over the 670-minutes played against ranked opposition (0.13 GAA).