PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Pace University Women's Soccer celebrated its graduating class on Saturday afternoon at Northwell Stadium, but the Setters fell to No. 5 Franklin Pierce University, 8-2, in Northeast 10 Conference action. The Blue and Gold moved to 8-7 overall and 2-6 in conference play.
Before kickoff, the program honored its graduating student-athletes during a Senior Day ceremony, recognizing their dedication and contributions to Pace University Women's Soccer.
Franklin Pierce opened the scoring in the 10th minute before adding three more goals in the first half to take a 4-0 advantage into the break.
Despite the early deficit, Pace continued to generate offensive opportunities, recording seven first-half shots and three corner kicks. Madison Pieloch nearly put the Setters on the board in the seventh minute, but her attempt struck the post.
The Ravens extended their lead with three goals during the opening 14 minutes of the second half before Ava Jordan broke through for Pace in the 61st minute, finding the back of the net for the Setters' first goal of the afternoon.
After another Franklin Pierce goal, senior Keyla Tenenpaguay provided a Senior Day highlight in the 72nd minute. Following consecutive shots on goal from Bindiya Wadhwani, Tenenpaguay capitalized on the opportunity to score Pace's second goal.
Jordan led the Setters with four shots, while Wadhwani, Pieloch and Meredith Klosek each recorded two attempts. Goalkeeper Siena McCree finished with seven saves.
Pace recorded 15 shots and held a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks, including six in the second half.
The Setters return to Northeast 10 Conference action on Wednesday, Oct. 28, when they travel to American International College for a 6:00 p.m. matchup. With the postseason approaching, Pace will look to finish the regular season on a strong note.
