2007 News
Buchholz Named to Daktronics All-Region Second Team
November 15, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. (November 15, 2007) – Junior co-captain Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s volleyball team has been named to the 2007 Daktronics All-Northeast Region second team, as selected by the region’s sports information directors.
Two Ravens Earn Northeast-10 All-Conference Honors
November 10, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. (November 10, 2007) – Junior co-captains Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) and Karissa Hookstadt (Camarillo, Calif./Camarillo) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s volleyball team were named 2007 Northeast-10 All-Conference selections, the conference announced on Saturday morning. Buchholz was named to the All-Conference second team for the second consecutive year, while Hookstadt earned a spot on the third team for the second year in a row.
Franklin Pierce Falls in NE-10 Quarterfinals to Pace, 3-0
November 09, 2007
WALTHAM, Mass. (November 9, 2007) – The fourth-seeded Franklin Pierce University women’s volleyball team, ranked eighth in this week’s NCAA Div. II Northeast Regional poll, fell to fifth-seeded Pace University by a score of 3-0 (30-19, 30-25, 20-27) in the quarterfinals of the 2007 Northeast-10 Conference Tournament, held on Friday night at the Dana Center on the campus of Bentley College.
Franklin Pierce Readies for NE-10 Tournament on Friday
November 07, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. (November 7, 2007) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s volleyball team, ranked eighth in this week’s NCAA Div. II Northeast Regional poll, will begin its quest for the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament title with a quarterfinal match against Pace University on Friday night at the Dana Center on the campus of Bentley College.
Franklin Pierce Spikes American International, 3-0
October 30, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. (October 30, 2007) – Junior co-captain Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) led all players with 16 kills as Franklin Pierce University, ranked eighth in the latest NCAA Div. II Northeast Regional poll, rolled past American International College by a score of 3-0 (30-18, 30-23, 30-15) in a Northeast-10 Conference women’s volleyball match on the first “Dig for the Cure” night Tuesday at the Franklin Pierce Fieldhouse. The match marked the conclusion of the regular season for the Ravens.
Franklin Pierce to Host "Dig for the Cure" Night
October 30, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. - The Franklin Pierce University women’s volleyball team will join a growing number of NCAA schools by hosting “Dig for the Cure” night to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. as the team hosts its 2007 regular season finale against American International College.
Franklin Pierce Outlasted by Philadelphia, Sweeps Post
October 27, 2007
WATERBURY, Conn. (October 27, 2007) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked eighth in this week’s NCAA Div. II Northeast Regional poll, split a pair of non-conference women’s volleyball matches on Saturday at a tri-match on the campus of Post University. The Ravens began the day by losing a tough five-game match to Philadelphia University, 3-2 (21-30, 30-20, 28-30, 30-19, 15-12), but the Ravens rebounded to take a 3-0 (30-27, 30-15, 30-21) win from host Post University in the night cap to earn the split.
Buchholz Named to NE-10 All-Academic First Team
October 24, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. (October 24, 2007) – Junior co-captain Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s volleyball team was named to the Northeast-10 Conference All-Academic first team by the conference’s 15 Sports Information Directors, the conference announced on Wednesday. To be eligible for selection, players must have participated in at least half of the team’s matches as a starter or significant contributor, achieved a 3.20 grade point average or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and completed at least one academic year at their current institution.
Franklin Pierce Topped by Bryant, 3-0
October 23, 2007
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (October 23, 2007) – Franklin Pierce University suffered a 3-0 (30-21, 30-28, 30-27) defeat to conference frontrunner Bryant University in a Northeast-10 Conference women’s volleyball match on Tuesday evening at the Chace Center. The Ravens fall to 9-4 in conference play with the loss, while Bryant improves its unblemished conference mark to 11-0.
Franklin Pierce Splits Doubleheader at Bryant
October 19, 2007
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (October 19, 2007) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s volleyball team split two matches in an evening doubleheader on the campus of Bryant University on Friday night. In their first match of the night, the Ravens were defeated by Dowling College, the top-ranked team in the Northeast in the first 2007 NCAA Div. II Regional Poll, by a score of 3-0 (30-26, 30-28, 30-13), but the 10th-ranked Ravens came back strong to take down sixth-ranked Georgian Court University in five hard-fought games, 3-2 (25-30, 32-30, 30-25, 25-30, 15-9).
Franklin Pierce Takes Out Saint Michael’s in Three Games
October 16, 2007
COLCHESTER, Vt. (October 16, 2007) – Franklin Pierce University received a match-high 14 kills from junior co-captain Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) as the Ravens defeated Saint Michael’s College by a score of 3-0 (30-26, 30-25, 30-18) in a Northeast-10 Conference women’s volleyball match on Tuesday evening at the Ross Sports Center.
Four Ravens Earn NE-10 Weekly Honors
October 15, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. (October 15, 2007) – Four Franklin Pierce University student-athletes collected weekly honors from the Northeast-10 Conference on Monday.
Volleyball Participates in Boston's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
October 14, 2007
BOSTON, Mass. (October 14, 2007) - The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team and head coach Sharon Bonaventure, along with members of the men's soccer team, participated in the 15th Anniversary of Boston's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 14, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The trek began and ended at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade and circled the Charles River.
Franklin Pierce Cruises Past Southern Connecticut, 3-0
October 13, 2007
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (October 13, 2007) – Junior co-captain Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) recorded 13 kills to lead all players as the Franklin Pierce University women’s volleyball team picked up its eighth conference win of the season with a 3-0 (35-33, 30-22, 30-27) victory over Southern Connecticut State University on Saturday afternoon at Pelz Gymnasium.
Franklin Pierce Freshmen Earn NE-10 Honors
October 09, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. (October 9, 2007) – Two Franklin Pierce University student-athletes collected weekly honors from the Northeast-10 Conference on Tuesday. Freshman Chelsie Kohout (Harrison Township, Mich./L’Anse Creuse) collected Libero of the Week honors for volleyball, while Johan Torstensson (Falkoping, Sweden) earned Freshman of the Week accolades for men’s soccer.
Franklin Pierce Topped by Merrimack in Five Games
October 09, 2007
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (October 9, 2007) – Franklin Pierce University received career-high efforts from junior co-captains Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) and Karissa Hookstadt (Camarillo, Calif./Camarillo), but the Ravens dropped a tough 3-2 (30-23, 27-30, 26-30, 30-28, 15-12) match to Merrimack College in a key Northeast-10 Conference women’s volleyball match on Tuesday evening at Volpe Gymnasium.