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Posted: Nov 20, 2024

Assumption Stuns Ravens in OT 

Avery LeBlanc
Avery LeBlanc
Box Score
Game Leaders
Franklin Pierce
Pts: Saga Tallroth - 10
Reb: Paige Slaven - 9
Ast: 2 Players (#20, #24) - 3
Assumption
Pts: Molly Stokes - 15
Reb: Kaijhe Hall - 12
Ast: Kaijhe Hall - 6
Team Stats
Full stats
Recap by student-staff writer Ryan Fitzpatrick

WORCESTER, Mass. (11/20/24) – The Franklin Pierce women's basketball team looked to upset the undefeated Assumption Greyhounds Wednesday night but fell short in overtime 49-48. 

Score: FPU 48, Assumption 49 (OT) 
Records: FPU 1-5 (0-2 NE10), Assumption 5-0  (1-0 NE10)
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts 
Date: November 20, 2024   

HOW IT HAPPENED   

  • Franklin Pierce gets off to a slow start in the first quarter, with Assumption springing to an early lead. The Ravens rallied back in the second quarter by scoring 15 points opposed to Assumptions 6. At the half, Assumption nearly led the Ravens in every category, but dominating the rebounds kept the Ravens in the game. Key contributors for Assumption, including Kaijhe Hall, kept the Greyhounds at a steady pace while the Ravens were mounting a comeback. With efforts from Franklin Pierce players like Sara Macary (Naugatuck, Conn.), the Ravens had a 20-19 lead at halftime.  

  • In the second half, Franklin Pierce still fought on offense as the Greyhounds continued to have an answer. Notable performances off the bench for the Ravens, including Saga Tallroth (Stockholm, Sweden) having 10 points, had the game going back and forth. Rebounds from Colette Mulderig (Scranton, Pa.) and Paige Slaven (Long Beach Island, N.J.) contributed in crucial moments defensively. However, Assumption continued to bounce back, with standout plays from Hall and Molly Stokes, whose late points came clutch in overtime. Franklin Pierce had a two-possession lead with under 30 seconds to go in overtime, but a late foul sent Maeve Moriarty to the line, and she hit both. A late three-pointer by Molly Stokes ties the game and a crucial foul by the Ravens causes Kaijhe Hall to be the hero, hitting one free throw with one second left.  

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS  

  • The Ravens shot 81% from the free throw line (17 of 21).   

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS   

The women's basketball team will face Saint Anselm at home next Tuesday, the 26th. Tip-off is set for 5:30 PM in the Fieldhouse.