LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Franklin women's soccer team closed out a three-game road trip on Wednesday (Oct. 9) night, taking on the Transylvania Pioneers in a battle of teams unbeaten in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) play.
 
The Grizzlies (3-5-2, 2-1 HCAC) scored in the opening minute, but couldn't tack on an insurance goal and the Pioneers (3-4-2, 2-0-1 HCAC) would go on to take the contest by a 3-1 score.
 
How it Happened
Franklin got the scoring started just 58 seconds in, with Jaiden Baker hammering home her second goal of the year and the early lead. That lead would stick until the 42^nd minute, when the Pioneers drew level to send the teams into the half all tied up.
 
Transy would add goals just 39 seconds apart in the 65^th minute and ride the two-goal lead to victory.
 
Inside the Box Score
-Baker finished the night with two shots on goal, as did Maggie Matthews.
-Makenna Mundy turned back eight shots in goal for the Grizzlies.
-The Pioneers finished the night with a 27-6 advantage in shot attempts.
 
Up Next
Franklin returns to action at Faught Stadium on Saturday (Oct. 12) afternoon, hosting the Bluffton Beavers. Before the opening kick, the Grizzlies will hold Senior Day ceremonies, honoring Mundy, Baker and Maddison Claybrooke.
 
Kick-off is set for 1:00 p.m.