2016-17 Franklin Pierce Athletics News
236 Ravens Land on Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
July 17, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (July 17, 2017) – A total of 236 student-athletes in the Franklin Pierce University Department of Athletics have been named to the 2017 spring semester edition of the Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, as announced earlier this summer by the Conference office. In addition, 24 student-athletes garnered perfect, 4.0 grade-point averages.
Two Ravens Earn Spots on NE10 Academic All-Conference Teams
July 13, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (July 13, 2017) – Franklin Pierce University has had two student-athletes earn Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference honors for the spring season, as announced on Thursday by the Conference office. Junior John Amendola (Wallingford, Conn.) of the baseball team, along with senior Jon Holmes (Albany, N.Y.) of the men’s track & field team, were both honored by the league. The selected Ravens were among 93 student-athletes across 10 sports honored by the NE10.
Rashad Watson Named Interim Head Coach of Franklin Pierce Sprint Football Program
June 27, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (June 27, 2017) – Franklin Pierce University Director of Athletics Rachel Burleson has announced Rashad Watson has been named the second head coach of the University’s sprint football program. Watson, who takes over the head coaching position on an interim basis for the 2017 season, fills the position vacated by Pete Ewald, who resigned earlier in June.
229 Student-Athletes Earn GPAs of 3.3 or Higher During Spring Semester to be Named to Athletic Department Honor Roll
May 17, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (May 17, 2017) – A total of 229 student-athletes in the Franklin Pierce University Department of Athletics have been named to the 2017 spring semester edition of the Athletic Department Honor Roll, as announced Wednesday. In addition, 26 student-athletes garnered perfect, 4.0 grade-point averages. In all, 21 of the University’s 25 varsity squads eclipsed the 3.0 mark.
Shaun Millerick Named Head Coach of Franklin Pierce Men’s Ice Hockey Program
May 09, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (May 9, 2017) – Franklin Pierce University Director of Athletics Bruce Kirsh has announced Shaun Millerick has been named the sixth head coach of the University’s men’s ice hockey program. A young, up-and-coming coach, Millerick brings with him experience as an assistant coach at the Division II and Division III levels, and he is a veteran of multiple institutions’ Admissions offices.
Department of Athletics Hosts Annual Hall of Fame Induction & Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony
May 05, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (May 5, 2017) -- This past Sunday evening, the Franklin Pierce University Department of Athletics held its annual Hall of Fame Induction and Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony in the Fieldhouse. The University's student-athlete body, Athletics staff, distinguished alumni and President Mooney were all on-hand to both celebrate the present and honor the past, while the ceremony served as a finale to the institution's 54th academic year.
President Mooney Announces New Director of Athletics
April 06, 2017
Dear Franklin Pierce Community: I am pleased to announce that Rachel Burleson has accepted the position of Director of Athletics effective July 1, 2017. Ms. Burleson earned her Master of Science in Education for Athletic Administration from Northwest Missouri State University and her Bachelor of Science from Tarleton State University.
Three Ravens Earn Spots on NE10 Academic All-Conference Teams
April 06, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (April 6, 2017) – Franklin Pierce University has had three student-athletes earn Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference honors for the winter season, as announced on Thursday by the Conference office. Junior Danielle Crawford (Lowell, Mass.) of the women’s track & field team, along with junior forward Jonathan Haun (Buffalo, N.Y.) and senior defenseman Alex Schleper (Sutton, Mass.) of the men’s ice hockey team, were all honored by the league. The selected Ravens were among 67 student-athletes across seven sports honored by the Northeast-10.
Franklin Pierce Athletics Announces Schedule Changes (Week of April 3)
April 04, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (April 4, 2017) – With wet weather continuing to plague the region, the Franklin Pierce University Department of Athletics has announced several changes to its upcoming schedule.
Franklin Pierce Athletics Announces Weekend Schedule Changes
March 31, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (March 31, 2017) – Due to the impending arrival of Winter Storm Theseus – named, of course, for the Greek mythology figure who slew the Minotaur – the Franklin Pierce University Department of Athletics has announced multiple changes to its schedule for the upcoming weekend.
Baseball's Saturday Game Against Le Moyne Postponed
March 25, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (March 25, 2017) – Saturday evening’s Northeast-10 Conference baseball contest featuring Franklin Pierce University and Le Moyne College has been postponed due to snowy conditions at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field.
Winter Storm Orson Forces Postponement of Men's Hockey Game
February 12, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (February 12, 2017) -- With Winter Storm Orson poised to bury the region in a foot or more of snow, the Franklin Pierce University men's ice hockey team and Suffolk have scheduled their non-conference game scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at O'Neil Rink in Charlestown, Mass.
283 Ravens Land on Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
February 02, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (February 2, 2017) – A total of 283 student-athletes in the Franklin Pierce University Department of Athletics have been named to the 2016 fall semester edition of the Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, as announced last week by the Conference office. In addition, 21 student-athletes garnered perfect, 4.0 grade-point averages.
Raven Basketball Takes on Schools Across the Nation in Coaches vs Cancer 3-Point Challenge
January 30, 2017
Fans can pledge for every Raven 3-pointer in February to help Franklin Pierce win the Challenge by visiting 3pointchallenge.org
Hoops Twinbill Against Pace Postponed Until Wednesday
January 23, 2017
The Northeast-10 Conference basketball doubleheader against Pace University tomorrow has been postponed until Wednesday evening.
Women’s Ice Hockey Announces Schedule Partnership
January 17, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (January 17, 2017) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey team, in conjunction with Holy Cross, Post, Sacred Heart, Saint Anselm and Saint Michael’s, is excited to announce the formation of a six-school scheduling partnership, set to begin with the 2017-18 season.