WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Franklin & Marshall had nine different players account for goals in a 12-7 win over Babson on Thursday.  Erin Dunne scored a pair of goals and added both of the #4 Diplomats (4-1) assists in the victory. All of her points came in the second half. The Beavers (2-3) got a hat trick from Colleen Mitchell.

Dunne was one of three Diplomats with a pair in the game. Maggie Mae Shields and Mary Mitchell each scored twice. Both of Mitchell's goals game from the eight-meter mark. Her first of the day gave F&M a lead it did not relinquish. The second stood as the game-winner. In addition to her goals, Shields won three draws. F&M owned a 13-8 advantage on the draw circle.

The Diplomats outshot Babson 25-11. The Beavers Sarah Macary was credited with seven saves. Rebecca Rosen worked the first half for F&M allowing four goals. Kelsey Hoffman worked the second half. She allowed three and recorded the Diplomats only save in the game.

F&M returns to action on Saturday for the Centennial Conference opener against Muhlenberg.

 #4 Franklin & Marshall (4-1) vs. Babson (2-3)

SCORE BY PERIOD       1  2  Tot

Franklin & Marshall.  6  6 - 12

Babson..............  4  3 -  7

Franklin & Marshall SCORING: GOALS: Erin Dunne 2; Maggie Mae Shields 2; Mary Mitchell 2; Lauren Ehrhardt 1; Lauren Selawski 1; Mary McNutt 1; Caroline Krohn 1; Ali Kelly 1; Katie Delaney 1.  ASSISTS: Erin Dunne 2.

Babson SCORING: GOALS: Colleen Mulligan 3; Trisha Babson 1; Alyssa Hood 1; Jamie Spang 1; Erin Daley 1.  ASSISTS: Trisha Babson 2; Alyssa Hood 1.

GOALIES - F&M: Kelsey Hoffman (30:00 minutes, 4 shots-1 saves, 3 GA) , Rebecca Rosen (30:00, 4-0, 4); BAB: Sarah Macary (60:00, 19-7, 12).

SHOTS - Franklin & Marshall 25; Babson 11.

SHOTS ON GOAL - Franklin & Marshall 19; Babson 8.

TURNOVERS - Franklin & Marshall 8; Babson 11.

CLEARS - Franklin & Marshall 7-7; Babson 4-10.

Franklin & Marshall GROUND BALLS: Jennifer Noon 3; Libby Nichols 2; Jordan Quinn 2; Christie Bonfiglio 1; Lauren Ehrhardt 1; Kelsey Hoffman 1; Ali Kelly 1; Mary McNutt 1; Mary Mitchell 1; Lauren Selawski 1.

Babson GROUND BALLS: Erin Daley 2; Kristy Benoit 1; Emma Locke 1; Sarah Macary 1; Bridget McCurdy 1; Ellen McCurdy 1.

Franklin & Marshall TURNOVERS CAUSED: Jennifer Noon 2; Mary McNutt 1; Mary Mitchell 1; Libby Nichols 1.

Babson TURNOVERS CAUSED: Kristy Benoit 1; Erin Daley 1; Ashley Martin 1; Bridget McCurdy 1; Ellen McCurdy 1.

Start time: 4:00 pm   Finish time: 5:46 PM   Length of game: 1:46

Officials: Steve Taylor; Jason Brightful; Joe Cerasuolo. Scorer: Chip Rogers.

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