Women’s Basketball Drop NE10 Contest to No. 4 Bentley

RINDGE, N.H. (1/14/25) – The Franklin Pierce women's basketball team faced a tough challenge on Tuesday evening, taking on nationally ranked No. 4 Bentley University at The Fieldhouse. Despite a strong effort led by Colette Mulderig (Scranton, Pa.), the Ravens were unable to overcome Bentley's balanced attack, ultimately falling 64-44.

SCORE: FPU 44, Bentley 64
RECORDS: FPU (5-10, 2-7 NE10), No. 4 Bentley (16-1, 8-1 NE10)
LOCATION: The Fieldhouse, Rindge, N.H.
DATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Bentley started strong with a 7-0 run to open the game, but Colette Mulderig (Scranton, Pa.) got the Ravens on the board with a tip-in layup off a shot from Paige Slaven (Long Beach Island, N.J.).
• Mulderig contributed consistently to the second quarter, scoring four baskets to help the Ravens stay in the fight.
• The second half saw Bentley gain momentum with two three-pointers from different players, extending their lead.
• Geanna Bryant (Boston, Mass.) highlighted the Ravens' nine-point third quarter with a three-pointer.
• In the fourth quarter, Janessa Gonzalez (Meriden, Conn.) hit a late three-pointer, bringing the score to 61-42 with just over two minutes left to play.
• Slaven added four free throws in the final quarter as the Ravens continued to battle, but Bentley ultimately secured the win with a 64-44 final score.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:

• Colette Mulderig led the team with 18 points and 7 rebounds.
• The Ravens shot 36.7% from the field. The Falcons shot 38.5%.
• The Ravens shot 21.4% from the field. The Falcons shot 39.1%.
• The Falcons had 40 rebounds to the Raven's 25.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens will look to bounce back on Saturday, January 18, when they host Southern Connecticut State University at The Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:30 PM as Franklin Pierce continues NE10 conference play.