Rosemont, PA – The Defending Conference Champs took on Franklin & Marshall (#20 in the Nation) but came up short.  Coach Loiodice said, "That was a really good team!  They are well-coached, experienced, skilled, and disciplined.  They capitalized on their opportunities, which is a great lesson for our young team.  I feel really good about this experience and believe it will serve us well as we move into Conference play this w.e."  The Dips scored one early in the first half and another on a breakaway at the 37:38 mark.  Colin Kelly (2) answered back at 41:37 with the assist from Sean Milelli.  The Diplomats netted a third at the close of the first half.  The Ravens played tough defense in the second-half but Dip's offense netted a fourth at the 87 minute-mark and put the game out of reach.  The Ravens open Conference play at Valley Forge on Saturday.