Score: SNHU 69, Franklin Pierce 67 
Records: FPU 1-8 (0-5 NE10), SNHU 6-3 (3-1 NE10) 
Location: Stan Spirou Field House, Manchester, N.H. 
Date: December 7, 2024 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• The Ravens came out strong, keeping pace with the Penmen in a balanced first quarter. Franklin Pierce relied on a collective scoring effort, with Leana Heitmann (Syracuse, N.Y.) and Colette Mulderig (Scranton, Pa.) leading the charge. The Ravens took the lead going into the second quarter with a 22-18 lead on a three-pointer from Heitmann.  
• In the second quarter, Southern New Hampshire found their rhythm behind three three-pointers from the Penmen. At halftime, they led by one 35-34.  
• Geanna Bryant (Boston, Mass.) made her presence felt early in the third quarter, converting a layup at the 9:44 mark to reclaim the lead for Franklin Pierce, 36-35. Heitmann followed with a jumper to make it 38-37, and Sara Macary (Naugatauk, Conn.) and Janessa Gonzalez (Meridan, Conn.) added key contributions to keep the game close. Gonzalez sank a crucial three-pointer late in the third quarter to bring the Ravens within five points, 45-50, heading into the final period. 
• In the fourth quarter, Mulderig and Gonzalez worked tirelessly to keep the Ravens in the game. Mulderig's consistent scoring in the paint and Gonzalez's timely three-pointer at the 48-second mark brought Franklin Pierce back within five, 50-55. However, Southern New Hampshire pulled away in the final minutes with clutch free throws and baskets from Abby Wager and Madison Hughes. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS: 

• Leana Heitmann led all scorers with 16 points, shooting 4-for-7 from three-point range. 
• Colette Mulderig added 13 points and a game-high 7 rebounds.
• The Ravens shot 47.1% from beyond the arc, their best mark of the season. 

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: 

The Franklin Pierce women's basketball team will play one final game in 2024 next Friday (12/13) when they travel to Goldey-Beacom for a 1 PM start.