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Five Ravens Land On Northeast-10 Conference Winter All-Academic Team
June 30, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (June 30, 2009) – Junior All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) leads five Franklin Pierce University student-athletes who have been selected to the Northeast-10 Conference All-Academic Team for the winter season, as announced by the conference office.
Swasey Resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at Franklin Pierce
June 04, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (June 4, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University has accepted the resignation of women’s basketball head coach Mark Swasey, who has been named the head coach at California University of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made this morning by Bruce Kirsh, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Franklin Pierce.
Power Signs Professional Contract in Australia
May 08, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (May 8, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University senior guard Vanessa Power (Mildura, Australia) has signed a professional contract to play with the Caboolture Suns of the Queensland Basketball League (QBL) in her native Australia.
Franklin Pierce Women’s Basketball Honored at N.H. State House
April 22, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (April 22, 2009) – The NCAA Division II National Runners-up Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team received special recognition this afternoon at the New Hampshire State House in Concord. The team met with Governor John Lynch (far left) to end their visit.
KEENE SENTINEL: "Ravens Rewind"
April 02, 2009
The Keene Sentinel's Ken Murphy looks into the aftermath of Franklin Pierce's historic women's basketball season in today's edition.
Leedham Named WBCA Division II Player of the Month
April 01, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (April 1, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University junior All-American and Great Britain international Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) has been named the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division II National Player of the Month for March it was announced by the Association today.
NCAA II Women's Championship vs. Minnesota State-Mankato on ESPN2 Tonight!
March 27, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 27, 2009) - Tonight's NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship between 14th-ranked Franklin Pierce University and #4 Minnesota State-Mankato will be televised live tonight on ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD at 8 p.m. (EDT).
Leedham Family Featured In Keene Sentinel
March 27, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (March 27, 2009) -- Sisters Jennifer and Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) of the Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team were featured in the Keene Sentinel today. The story profiles the Leedham's parents' following of their daughters from home in England as the sisters attempt to bring Franklin Pierce its first women's basketball national championship.
NCAA II CHAMPIONSHIP: #14 Franklin Pierce Drops Shootout with #4 MSU-Mankato, 103-94
March 27, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 27, 2009) – No. 14-ranked and East Region champions Franklin Pierce University, regular season and tournament champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, saw its bid for a National Championship come up just short with a 103-94 decision to 4th-ranked Minnesota State University-Mankato in the 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championships, hosted by the San Antonio Sports Commission and Saint Mary’s University, at Bill Greehey Arena tonight.
Franklin Pierce Superfans from Wrenn Middle School in San Antonio named "Most Spirited" by NCAA
March 27, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 27, 2009) 0 The middle school judged to exhibit the most spirit for its team during the 2009 NCAA Division II Women's Elite Eight was Wrenn Middle School whose students cheered on Franklin Pierce University, competing in tonight's national title game. Wrenn Middle School will receive a $500 donation and 50 Wilson basketballs donated by the NCAA. (Photo by Steven Dodrill)
NCAA SEMIFINALS: #14 Franklin Pierce Stifles #24 Delta State, 58-39
March 25, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 25, 2009) – East Region champions Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in the final regular season USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, held 24th-ranked Delta State University to just 24.1-percent shooting in the second half to claim a 58-39 victory in semifinal round action of the 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championships, hosted by the San Antonio Sports Commission and Saint Mary’s University, at Bill Greehey Arena tonight.
NCAA QUARTERFINAL: #14 Franklin Pierce Shoots By #6 California (Pa.), 88-73
March 24, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 24, 2009) – East Region champions Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in the final regular season USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, shot 56-percent from the field to claim an 88-73 victory over Atlantic Region champion and 6th-ranked California University of Pennsylvania in quarterfinal round action of the 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championships, hosted by the San Antonio Sports Commission and Saint Mary’s University, at Bill Greehey Arena tonight.
#14 Franklin Pierce and #6 California (Pa.) to Battle at Elite Eight
March 23, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 23, 2009) – No. 14-ranked and East Region champions Franklin Pierce University, regular season and tournament champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will make its second-straight appearance at the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championships Elite Eight when it squares off against Atlantic Region champions California University of Pennsylvania in a national quarterfinal tomorrow night at Saint Mary’s University’s Bill Greehey Arena at 7 p.m. (EDT).
#14 Franklin Pierce Clinches Second-Straight Regional Title
March 16, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 16, 2009) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, captured its second-straight regional championship with a 78-54 victory over third-seeded Stonehill College in third round action of the 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championships Tournament East Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, at Campus Center Gymnasium tonight.
#14 Franklin Pierce to Defend Regional Title Against Stonehill
March 15, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 15, 2009) – Top-seeded and No. 14-ranked Franklin Pierce University, regular season and tournament champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will defend its regional championship when it battles third-seeded Stonehill College, among other teams receiving votes nationally, in third round action of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament East Regional Championship, hosted by Holy Family University, tomorrow night at 7 p.m.
NCAA TOURNAMENT: #14 Franklin Pierce Smothers American International, 65-46
March 14, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 14, 2009) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, held fifth-seeded American International College to less than 32-percent shooting to claim a 65-46 victory in second round action of the 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championships Tournament East Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, at Campus Center Gymnasium tonight.