August 8, 2008
Leedham Helps Great Britain go 3-1 at Holland/Croatia
RINDGE, N.H. (August 8, 2008) Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, helped Great Britains Womens Senior National Team post a 3-1 record during a trip to Holland and Croatia this week.
July 30, 2008
Leedham Helps Great Britain to Pair of Victories
RINDGE, N.H. (July 30, 2008) Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, made her first appearances for Great Britains Senior Womens National Team in a pair of victories against Norway over the weekend.
July 16, 2008
Franklin Pierce Named to WBCA Academic Top 25
RINDGE, N.H. (July 16, 2008) The Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team is ranked in the Womens Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division II Academic Top 25 for the first time in program history it was announced this week.
June 12, 2008
Leedham Named to Great Britain Womens Senior National Team Training Squad
RINDGE, N.H. (June 11, 2008) Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy) has been named to the Great Britain Womens Senior National Team Training Squad as it begins the process of securing qualification to the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
March 31, 2008
Leedham Named NE-10 Player of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (March 31, 2008) Franklin Pierce University sophomore All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) was named the Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball Player of the Week on Monday.
March 26, 2008
NCAA II WOMENS ELITE 8 QUARTERFINAL: #18 Franklin Pierce Falls to #9 Alaska Anchorage in OT, 71-65
KEARNEY, Neb. (March 26, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 18th in the final regular season USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, saw its record-breaking season come to a disappointing end with a 71-65 overtime setback to 9th-ranked University of Alaska Anchorage in game one of the 2008 NCAA Division II Womens Elite Eight, hosted by the University of Nebraska Kearney, at the Health and Sports Center this afternoon.
March 25, 2008
Leedham Named State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year
KEARNEY, Neb. (March 25, 2008) Franklin Pierce University sophomore Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) has been named the State Farm Division II Womens Player of the Year by the Womens Basketball Coaches of America (WBCA). The announcement was made tonight at the NCAA II Womens Elite Eight Banquet of Champions.
March 19, 2008
NCAA II Womens Elite Eight Schedule Set
RINDGE, N.H. (March 19, 2008) The 2008 NCAA Division II Womens Basketball Elite Eight Schedule has been set and Franklin Pierce University, ranked 18th in the final regular season USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, will battle No. 9 University of Alaska Anchorage in game one of four on day one of the national quarterfinal round on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Kearney on Wednesday, March 26, at 1 p.m.
(EDT).
March 19, 2008
Leedham Named NE-10 Player of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (March 19, 2008) Two members of the Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team collected weekly awards from the Northeast-10 Conference after helping the Ravens capture their first NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Championship over the weekend.
March 17, 2008
NCAA II WOMENS NORTHEAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIP: #18 Franklin Pierce Captures First Regional Title, 88-71
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 17, 2008) Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 18th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, captured its first Northeast Regional title with an 88-71 victory over top-seeded and host Holy Family University, ranked 4th nationally, at the 2008 NCAA Division II Womens Basketball Tournaments Northeast Regional at Campus Center Gymnasium tonight.
March 16, 2008
#18 Franklin Pierce to Battle #4 Holy Family for Regional Championship
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 16, 2008) Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 18th in the final USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, will battle top-seeded and No. 4-ranked Holy Family University for the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Championship at Holy Familys Campus Center Gymnasium on Monday night at 7 p.m.
March 15, 2008
#18 Franklin Pierce Stuns #8 Stonehill, 68-56
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 15, 2008) Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 18th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, has reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history with a 68-56 victory over second-seeded and No. 8-ranked Stonehill College in second round action of the 2008 NCAA Division II Womens Basketball Championships Northeast Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, at Campus Center Gymnasium tonight.
March 14, 2008
#18 Franklin Pierce Rolls Past Dominican, 66-54
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 14, 2008) Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 18th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, rolled to a 66-54 victory over sixth-seeded Dominican College (N.Y.) in opening round action of the 2008 NCAA Division II Womens Basketball Championships Northeast Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, at Campus Center Gymnasium this afternoon.
March 13, 2008
Leedham Earns Daktronics All-Northeast Region Honors
RINDGE, N.H. (March 13, 2008) Franklin Pierce University sophomore Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) has earned Daktronics All-Northeast Region first team honors, as selected by sports information directors from the region.
March 13, 2008
#18 Franklin Pierce Faces Dominican in NCAA Regional
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 13, 2008) Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 18th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, returns to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time in nine years, when it faces sixth-seeded Dominican College (N.Y.) in opening round action of the Northeast Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, tomorrow at 3 p.m.
March 10, 2008
Schedule Set for NCAA II Womens Northeast Regional
RINDGE, N.H. (March 10, 2008) The schedule for the 2008 NCAA Division II Womens Basketball Northeast Regional has been set and Franklin Pierce University, ranked 17th in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, will face Dominican College (N.Y.) on Friday at 3 p.m.
March 10, 2008
Leedham Named State Farm/WBCA All-America Finalist
RINDGE, N.H. (March 10, 2008) Franklin Pierce University sophomore Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) has been named one of five finalists from the Northeast Region for the NCAA Division II State Farm Coaches All-America Basketball Team as selected by the Womens Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). The ten member All-America squad will be announced at the NCAA Division II Womens Basketball banquet in Kearney, Neb., on March 25.
March 9, 2008
#17 Franklin Pierce Earns Sixth NCAA Tournament Bid
RINDGE, N.H. (March 9, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 17th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll has earned an at large bid to the NCAA Division II Womens Basketball Tournament it was announced by the Division II selection committee tonight.
March 9, 2008
Leedham Sisters Earn NE-10 Honors
RINDGE, N.H. (March 9, 2008) The Franklin Pierce University womens basketball teams sister combination of junior co-captain Jennifer and sophomore All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) have earned postseason awards from the Northeast-10 Conference, as voted on by its 15 head coaches. The All-Conference awards were announced this afternoon following the NE-10 womens championship in Easton, Mass.
March 7, 2008
Bryant Upsets #17 Franklin Pierce, 78-65
RINDGE, N.H. (March 7, 2008) Sixth-seeded Bryant University, among teams receiving votes in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and ranked eighth in the Northeast Region, upset second-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 17th nationally and third in the region, 78-65 in semifinal round action of the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Womens Basketball Championships, presented by Spaulding, at the Fieldhouse tonight.
March 6, 2008
#17 Franklin Pierce Hosts Bryant in NE-10 Semifinal Friday
RINDGE, N.H. (March 6, 2008) The Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team, ranked 17th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the NCAA II Northeast Regional rankings, hosts sixth-seeded Bryant University, among team receiving votes nationally and ranked eighth in the region, in semifinal round action of the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Championships, presented by Spaulding, at the Fieldhouse on Friday at 7 p.m.
March 4, 2008
#17 Franklin Pierce Survives Le Moyne Scare, 54-53
RINDGE, N.H. (March 4, 2008) Second-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 17th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the NCAA II Northeast Regional rankings, escaped with a 54-53 victory over seventh-seeded Le Moyne College in quarterfinal round action of the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Womens Basketball Championships, presented by Spaulding, at the Fieldhouse tonight.
March 3, 2008
#19 Franklin Pierce to Host Le Moyne in NE-10 Quarterfinal
RINDGE, N.H. (March 3, 2008) The Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team, ranked 19th in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the NCAA II Northeast Regional rankings, opens postseason play on Tuesday night, when it hosts seventh-seeded Le Moyne College in quarterfinal round action of the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference Championships, presented by Spaulding, at the Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.
February 26, 2008
#19 Franklin Pierce Edges American International, 66-64
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 26, 2008) Sophomore All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) hit a jumper as time expired to lift Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the Northeast Region, to a 66-64 victory over American International College, ranked sixth in the region, in the Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball regular season finale at Butova Gymnasium tonight.
February 23, 2008
#20 Franklin Pierce Shoots Past Saint Anselm, 75-55
RINDGE, N.H. (February 23, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 20th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the NCAA II Northeast Regional rankings, led by as much as 30 points before posting a 75-55 victory over Saint Anselm College in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon.
February 19, 2008
#20 Franklin Pierce Rolls at Saint Michaels, 81-55
COLCHESTER, Vt. (February 19, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 20th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the NCAA II Northeast Regional rankings, rolled to an 81-55 victory over Saint Michaels College, ranked seventh in the region, in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the Ross Sports Center tonight.
February 16, 2008
#21 Franklin Pierce Drops Merrimack, 77-57
RINDGE, N.H. (February 16, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 21st in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the NCAA Northeast Regional rankings, clinched a first round bye for the upcoming Northeast-10 Conference Tournament with a 77-57 victory over Merrimack College in NE-10 womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse today.
February 9, 2008
#23 Franklin Pierce Rolls at Saint Anselm, 64-47
MANCHESTER, N.H. (February 9, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 23rd in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the Northeast Region, opened a 19-point lead by halftime and were never seriously threatened the rest of way in posting a 64-47 victory over Saint Anselm College in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium this afternoon.
February 7, 2008
Leedham Earns ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Honors
RINDGE, N.H. (February 7, 2008) Franklin Pierce University sophomore Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) has earned ESPN The Magazine District I Academic All-America first team honors for womens basketball, as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) members in New England and New York.
February 5, 2008
#23 Franklin Pierce Defeats Bryant, 65-56
RINDGE, N.H. (February 5, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 23rd in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the NCAA Northeast Regional rankings, collected a key Conference and in-region victory with a 65-56 decision over Bryant University, ranked sixth in the region, in Northeast-10 womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight.
February 2, 2008
#25 Franklin Pierce Cruises Past UMass Lowell, 65-41
RINDGE, N.H. (February 2, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and third in the NCAA Northeast Regional rankings, never trailed in posting a 65-41 victory over the University of Massachusetts Lowell in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse today.
January 30, 2008
#25 Franklin Pierce Rolls at Pace, 70-54
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. (January 30, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, rounded out its last extended road trip of the season with a comfortable 70-54 victory over Pace University at the Goldstein Athletic Center tonight.
January 28, 2008
Ahrens Named NE-10 Freshman of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (January 28, 2008) Franklin Pierce Universitys Tori Ahrens (East Greenwich, R.I./East Greenwich) was named the Northeast-10 womens basketball Freshman of the Week by the Conference office this afternoon.
January 26, 2008
#20 Franklin Pierce Slips at Saint Rose, 73-66
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 26, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 20th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, dropped into third place in the Conference standings after dropping a 73-66 decision at The College of Saint Rose in Northeast-10 womens basketball action at Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium this afternoon.
January 23, 2008
Franklin Pierce Places Pair on NE-10 All-Academic Team
RINDGE, N.H. (January 23, 2008) Two members of the Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team have earned Northeast-10 All-Academic honors, as selected by the Conferences 15 sports information directors. The announcement was made by the NE-10 office today. To be eligible for selection to the academic teams, student-athletes must have met or exceeded the following requirements: 1.) participated in a least half of the teams competitions and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2.) achieved a 3.20 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale); and 3.) completed at least one academic year at their current institution.
January 22, 2008
#20 Franklin Pierce Downs #22 Assumption, 67-59
WORCESTER, Mass. (January 22, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 20th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, moved into a four-way tie for first place atop the Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball standings with a 67-59 victory over No. 22 Assumption College at Andrew Laska Gymnasium.
January 19, 2008
#15 Franklin Pierce Shoots Past #12 Stonehill, 77-64
RINDGE, N.H. (January 19, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 15th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, collected a key 77-64 victory over 12th-ranked Stonehill College in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon.
January 16, 2008
Le Moyne Upsets #15 Franklin Pierce, 68-64 (OT)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (January 16, 2008) Le Moyne College rallied from a ten-point deficit early in the second half to force overtime and post a 68-64 victory over Franklin Pierce University, ranked 15th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at Ted Grant Court tonight.
January 14, 2008
Leedham Named NE-10 Player of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (January 14, 2008) Franklin Pierce University sophomore All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy) was named the Northeast-10 Womens Basketball Player of the Week by the Conference office today.
January 12, 2008
#14 Franklin Pierce Cruises Past Southern N.H., 88-60
RINDGE, N.H. (January 12, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, cruised to an 88-60 victory over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference mens basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon.
January 8, 2008
Bentley Stops #14 Franklin Pierce, 76-70
RINDGE, N.H. (January 8, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, saw its seven-game winning streak come to an end with a 76-70 setback to Bentley College, among teams receiving votes nationally, in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight.
January 7, 2008
Ahrens Named NE-10 Freshman of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (January 7, 2008) Franklin Pierce University freshman Tori Ahrens (East Greenwich, R.I./East Greenwich) was named Northeast-10 Conference Freshman of the Week for womens basketball this afternoon.
January 5, 2008
#23 Franklin Pierce Stuns #10 Southern Connecticut, 83-64
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (January 5, 2008) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 23rd in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, closed out a season-long five game road trip with a key 83-64 victory at 10th-ranked and defending NCAA Division II National Champion Southern Connecticut State University in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at Moore Fieldhouse this afternoon.
December 30, 2007
#25 Franklin Pierce Turns Back Dominican, 70-59
BLAUVELT, N.Y. (December 30, 2007) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, notched its 11th win in 12 tries this season with a 70-59 victory at Dominican College of Blauvelt as part of the Pace University Holiday Classic this afternoon.
December 29, 2007
#25 Franklin Pierce Defeats Pace, 69-57
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. (December 29, 2007) Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, continued its best start in program history with a 69-57 victory at Pace University at the Pace Holiday Classic in the Goldstein Athletic Center this afternoon.
December 18, 2007
Franklin Pierce Earns First National Ranking
RINDGE, N.H. (December 18, 2007) For the first time in program history, Franklin Pierce University appears in the USA Today/ESPN Division II poll, by the Womens Basketball Coaches of America (WBCA), released this afternoon.
December 17, 2007
Leedham Named NE-10 Player of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (December 17, 2007) Franklin Pierce University sophomore All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) earned Northeast-10 Player of the Week honors for womens basketball by the Conference office today.
December 14, 2007
Franklin Pierce Cruises Past Post, 93-28
WATERBURY, Conn. (December 14, 2007) Franklin Pierce University, among teams receiving votes in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, cruised to a 93-28 victory over Post University in non-conference womens basketball action at the Drubner Center tonight.
December 12, 2007
Franklin Pierce Fights Past Southern N.H., 79-70
MANCHESTER, N.H. (December 12, 2007) Franklin Pierce University, among teams receiving votes in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, is off to an 8-1 start for the second-straight season after posting a 79-70 victory over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the SNHU Fieldhouse tonight.
December 8, 2007
Franklin Pierce Shoots Past Saint Rose, 86-53
RINDGE, N.H. (December 8, 2007) Franklin Pierce University, among teams receiving votes in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, rolled to an 86-53 victory over The College of Saint Rose in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon.
December 4, 2007
Franklin Pierce Stifles Le Moyne, 59-37
RINDGE, N.H. (December 4, 2007) Franklin Pierce University, among teams receiving votes in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, is off to a 6-1 start for the second-straight year after posting a 59-37 victory over Le Moyne College in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight.
December 1, 2007
Stonehill Surges Past Franklin Pierce, 68-58
EASTON, Mass. (December 1, 2007) Stonehill College used a 19-4 run over the final 6:57 of the second half to defeat Franklin Pierce University by a score of 68-58 in a Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball matchup on Saturday afternoon at Merkert Gymnasium.
November 28, 2007
Franklin Pierce Turns Back Pace, 71-61
RINDGE, N.H. (November 28, 2007) Franklin Pierce University, among teams receiving votes in this weeks USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, is off to a 5-0 start for the first time since the 1995-96 season after posting a 71-61 victory over Pace University in Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball action at the Fieldhouse this evening.
November 26, 2007
Leedham Earns Second-Straight NE-10 Player of the Week Award
RINDGE, N.H. (November 26, 2007) Franklin Pierce University sophomore All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy) has earned her second-straight Northeast-10 Conference womens basketball Player of the Week award today.
November 25, 2007
Franklin Pierce Holds Off Bryant, 65-54
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (November 25, 2007) The Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team held off a late Bryant University charge to remain perfect on the season with a 65-54 victory in Northeast-10 Conference action at the Chace Wellness Center this afternoon.
November 21, 2007
Leedham Named NE-10 Player of the Week
November 20, 2007
Franklin Pierce Tops Assumption, 64-46
RINDGE, N.H. (November 20, 2007) The Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team picked up a 64-46 victory over Assumption College in the Northeast-10 Conference opener for both at the Fieldhouse tonight.
November 18, 2007
Franklin Pierce Cruises Past Saint Thomas Aquinas, 76-53
COLCHESTER, Vt. (November 18, 2007) The Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team coasted to a 76-53 non-conference victory over Saint Thomas Aquinas College on day two of the Doubletree Hotels Tip Off Classic, hosted by Saint Michaels College, at Ross Sports Center this afternoon.
November 17, 2007
Franklin Pierce Opens With Win Over Mercy, 74-61
COLCHESTER, Vt. (November 17, 2007) The Franklin Pierce University womens basketball team opened its 2007-08 season with a 74-61 victory over Mercy College on day one of the Doubletree Tip Off Classic, hosted by Saint Michaels College, at Ross Sports Center tonight.
July 23, 2007
Leedham Leads Great Britain to Bronze Medal at FIBA U20 European Championship
RINDGE, N.H. (July 23, 2007) Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy) led Great Britain to a bronze medal finish at the FIBA U-20 Womens European Championships in Druskininkai, Lithuania this weekend.
July 20, 2007
Leedham Leads Great Britain to FIBA U20 European Championship Semifinals
RINDGE, N.H. (July 20, 2007) Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy) led Great Britain to a 76-66 victory over Poland in the quarterfinal round of the FIBA U-20 Womens European Championships in Druskininkai, Lithuania this morning.
July 17, 2007
Leedham Starring at FIBA U20 European Womens Championship
RINDGE, N.H. (July 17, 2007) Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy) is off to a tremendous start at the FIBA U-20 Womens European Championships being held at in Druskininkai, Lithuania, July 13-22.














