The St. Thomas Aquinas women's field hockey team lost their opening game game at Franklin Pierce, 2-1 on Friday afternoon. Jacqueline Dowling scored for the Spartans while Suzanne Clarke recorded five saves in the loss.

The first half presented as a defensive battle with neither team scoring.  Dowling's goal in the second half gave the Spartans a 1-0 lead.  Raegan Moulton evened things out with a goal at the 60 minute mark off a penalty shot.  Three minutes later Dayna Koweski scored off an assist from Feline Van Doorn to give the host Ravens a 2-1 lead.  

Olivia Barnes recorded four saves for Franklin Pierce.  The Ravens held a 13-5 lead in penalty corners over the Spartans.  The Spartans will take on American International on Sturday afternoon.