England Basketball Selects Johannah Leedham as its English National Player of the Year

RINDGE, N.H. (February 5, 2010) – Franklin Pierce University senior standout Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England) was recently named England Basketball’s English National Player of the Year in women’s basketball. She earned the award from the organization after her stellar play with Great Britain during the 2009 calendar year.
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Field Hockey’s Levins, Volleyball’s Kohout Named To Northeast-10 Conference Academic All-Conference Teams

RINDGE, N.H. (February 5, 2010) – Sophomore forward Tia Levins (Manchester, Maine) of the Franklin Pierce University field hockey team and junior libero Chelsie Kohout (Harrison Township, Mich.) of the volleyball team have each been named to their respective Northeast-10 Conference Academic All-Conference Teams for the fall semester, as announced Friday by the conference office. The pair of Ravens joins four men’s and women’s soccer players honored yesterday to give Franklin Pierce four All-Academic selections in the semester.
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Tripleheader of Ravens Sports vs. SNHU on Saturday; Highlighted by Pierce Pride Night at Ice Hockey Game (7 p.m.)

RINDGE, N.H. (February 4, 2010) – The Franklin Pierce University Athletics Department is proud to host an exciting tripleheader of Ravens sports on Saturday, as the men’s and women’s basketball and ice hockey teams will all be in action versus in-state foe Southern New Hampshire. The day will begin with the No. 1 nationally-ranked women’s basketball team facing SNHU in The Fieldhouse at 1:30 p.m., and the men’s team following with a 3:30 p.m. tip. The day will conclude with Pierce Pride Night during ice hockey’s showdown with the Penmen at 7 p.m. in The Winchendon (Mass.) School Ice Arena.
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Johannah Leedham, Cynthia Gaudet Earn ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I First-Team Honors; Tori Ahrens Earns Third-Team Recognition

RINDGE, N.H. (February 4, 2010) – Honors continued to roll in for the Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team on Thursday, but this time the recognition came for outstanding work in the classroom. Senior forward Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England) and junior guard Cynthia Gaudet (Coventry, R.I.) were both named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I First-Team, while junior center Tori Ahrens (East Greenwich, R.I.) was named to the publication’s third-team.
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Men's & Women's Soccer Standouts Smith, Johansson, Panaro and Goncalves Named to 2009 NE-10 Fall All-Academic Teams

RINDGE, N.H. (February 4, 2010) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s and women’s soccer teams were honored on Thursday as each team had at least one member named to the 2009 Northeast-10 All-Academic Soccer Teams. Three women’s soccer players were named to the women’s side, including senior back Rachel Smith (Chichester, N.H.), junior forward Angelika Johansson (Falkenberg, Sweden) and sophomore forward Amanda Panaro (Rockland, Mass.). Sophomore midfielder Victor Goncalves (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) was named to the men’s team.
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Men's Basketball Drops Tough 59-50 Decision at Stonehill

EASTON, Mass. (February 3, 2010) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team dropped a tough 59-50 decision at Stonehill on Wednesday night at Merkert Gymnasium in Easton, Mass. The Ravens dipped to 9-12 overall and 4-12 in the Northeast-10, while the Skyhawks improved to 17-4 and 14-2 in league play.
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Johannah Leedham Continues Historic March Into the Record Books as No. 1 Women's Basketball Keeps On its Winning Path with 71-50 Win over Stonehill Wednesday Night

EASTON, Mass. (February 3, 2010) – The top-ranked Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team kept to its winning ways Wednesday night with a 71-50 triumph over Stonehill at Merket Gymnasium in Easton, Mass. The Ravens, who stood in first place in the Northeast-10 standings entering the game, improved to 20-0 overall and 16-0 in league play. The Skyhawks, who entered the game in a three-way tie for second place in the NE-10, fell to 17-6 overall and 12-4 in conference action.
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Baseball Picked To Win Northeast-10 Conference

RINDGE, N.H. (February 2, 2010) – The No. 10/16 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University baseball team has been selected as the favorite in the Northeast-10 Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as announced Tuesday by the conference office. The Ravens collected 11 of 14 available first-place votes and chalked up 167 points.
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Sweeney Named Northeast-10 Conference Player and Freshman of the Week

RINDGE, N.H. (February 1, 2010) – Freshman forward Roscoe Sweeney (Falmouth, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University ice hockey team has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week for the week ending on Jan. 31, as announced Monday by the conference office.
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Ice Hockey Explodes for Seven Goals, Dumps Stonehill, 7-4

FOXBORO, Mass. (January 30, 2010) – Freshman forward Roscoe Sweeney (Falmouth, Mass.) scored three goals and added two assists to total five points on Saturday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce University ice hockey team picked up a 7-4 victory over Stonehill in Northeast-10 Conference play at Foxboro Sports Center. Sophomore forward Andrew Diozzi picked up two points with a goal and an assist for Stonehill in defeat.
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No. 1 Women's Basketball Turns In Impressive Road Performance in 84-61 Win at Le Moyne

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (January 30, 2010) -- The top-ranked Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team turned in an impressive performance on the road on Saturday as the Ravens downed Le Moyne, 84-61, at the Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, N.Y. Franklin Pierce improved to 19-0 overall and 15-0 in the Northeast-10, while the Dolphins dipped to 6-14 and 3-12 in league play.
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Chighisola Featured In The Enterprise

RINDGE, N.H. (January 29, 2010) -- Sophomore forward Anthony Chighisola (Whitman, Mass.) of the Franklin Pierce University ice hockey team was featured in Friday's edition of The Enterprise, published out of Brockton, Mass.
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No. 1 Women's Basketball Earns Convincing 80-39 Win Over Adelphi

RINDGE, N.H. (January 26, 2010) – The No. 1 nationally-ranked Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team stayed on its winning course Tuesday night with a convincing 80-39 win over Adelphi in The Fieldhouse in Rindge. The Ravens improved to 18-0 overall and 14-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference, while Adelphi dipped to 3-16 and 0-14 in league play.
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Men's Basketball Pulls Out Thrilling 74-73 OT Win Versus Adelphi on Tuesday

RINDGE, N.H. (January 26, 2010) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team pulled out a stunning 74-73 overtime win over Adelphi on Tuesday night in The Fieldhouse in Rindge. The Ravens snapped a two-game skid and improved to 9-10 overall and 4-10 in the Northeast-10. Adelphi fell to 14-7 and 7-7 in league play.
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Athletic Department to Honor Johannah Leedham & Shelia Lindsey Prior to Tuesday's Game for Being Scoring Leaders in Women's Basketball History

RINDGE, N.H. (January 25, 2010) – Franklin Pierce University Athletics will honor the past and present of the women’s basketball program prior to Tuesday night’s contest versus Adelphi at 5:30 p.m. in The Fieldhouse in Rindge. Prior to tipoff, senior standout Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England) and former great Shelia Lindsey, will be honored for their career accomplishments and holding the school’s all-time scoring record at their respective times.
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Johannah Leedham Becomes School's All-Time Leading Scorer as No. 1 Women's Basketball Drops AIC 65-44

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 23, 2010) - The No. 1-ranked Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team took the sting out of the American International College Yellow Jackets on Saturday with a 65-44 victory in Springfield, Mass. The Ravens improved to 17-0 overall and 13-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference, while AIC dipped to 6-12 and 4-9 in league play.
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