GAME DETAILS
Lindenwood field hockey won its third consecutive contest with a 3-2 victory over Franklin Pierce. The win moves Lindenwood to 3-1 overall this season.

Noor Fons opened the scoring on a goal in the ninth minute with an assist from Jessie Londono. Londono added a goal of her own in the 20th minute on a penalty stroke. Franklin Pierce scored right after halftime to cut the Lion lead to 2-1. Mary Clare Banholzer scored her first collegiate goal in the 52nd minute to close out the Lindenwood scoring. FPU scored again, but Lindenwood emerged victorious 3-2.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Lion defense was strong in the first half, limiting Franklin Pierce to only one shot.
- Banholzer led the Lion attack with three shots (all on goal), while tallying her first goal. 
- Fons scored her second goal in as many games while taking two shots.
- Londono scored her second goal of the year and added two assists in the contest.
- In goal, the Lions played three goalies. Skylar Starbeck played 54 minutes, allowing one goal and recording three saves. Mackenzie Litterst played 11 minutes with a goal allowed and two saves. Emma Deines played the remainder of the contest. 

UP NEXT
The Lions open their home schedule with a game against Mercy College on Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. at Hunter Stadium.