Rivier's Kallie Frechette battles for the ball during Wednesday's game vs. Simmons at Merrill Field. (Courtesy photo by Kyle Prudhomme/Rivier Athletics)

NASHUA – The Rivier field hockey team came up short in a 2-1 overtime loss to Simmons Wednesday night at Joanne Merrill Field.

With that result, Simmons improved to 3-8 overall (3-4 GNAC), while Rivier moved to 2-10 (2-5 GNAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED

Simmons broke through at the 20:30 mark, capitalizing on a penalty stroke to take a 1-0 lead.

First-year Kallie Frechette leveled the score late in regulation, finishing a setup from senior Reilly Swislosky with under five minutes to play for her first collegiate goal.

The Sharks clinched the victory with the decisive goal just 49 seconds into the overtime period.

BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN

Senior goalkeeper Lily Gifford finished with three saves for the Raiders…Both teams finished deadlocked with 12 corners apiece…The Sharks had the advantage in total shots, outshooting Rivier, 12-6.

UP NEXT

The Raiders return to Joanne Merrill field for a 3 p.m. GNAC matchup against Dean College.

MEN’S SOCCER

RIVIER 1, EMERSON 1

The Rivier men’s soccer team closed out non-conference play at Joanne Merrill Field. With the tie, the Raiders moved to 2-4-6, while the Lions moved to 3-4-5.

The Raiders got on the board early as a result of an own goal by the Emerson

Rivier closed out the half with steady defensive play, as first-year Lucas Sades saved four shots to protect the 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

Emerson found the equalizer in the 68th minute.

Mitchell Ward had a late opportunity to put the Raiders ahead, but was unable to convert.

Sades recorded eight saves, while Emerson held the advantage on corner kick opportunities, 5-3. The Lions outshot the Raiders, 17-3.

The Raiders return to Joanne Merrill Field on Saturday, for a conference clash with Mitchell. The team will celebrate its seniors ahead of the 12 p.m. kickoff.