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June 30, 2009
Five Ravens Land On Northeast-10 Conference Winter All-Academic Team
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.

June 4, 2009
Swasey Resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at Franklin Pierce
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.

May 8, 2009
Power Signs Professional Contract in Australia
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.

April 22, 2009
Franklin Pierce Women’s Basketball Honored at N.H. State House
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.

April 2, 2009
KEENE SENTINEL: "Ravens Rewind"
The Keene Sentinel's Ken Murphy looks into the aftermath of Franklin Pierce's historic women's basketball season in today's edition.

April 1, 2009
Leedham Named WBCA Division II Player of the Month
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.

March 27, 2009
NCAA II Women's Championship vs. Minnesota State-Mankato on ESPN2 Tonight!
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).

March 27, 2009
Leedham Family Featured In Keene Sentinel
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.

March 27, 2009
NCAA II CHAMPIONSHIP: #14 Franklin Pierce Drops Shootout with #4 MSU-Mankato, 103-94
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.

March 27, 2009
Franklin Pierce Superfans from Wrenn Middle School in San Antonio named "Most Spirited" by NCAA
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)

March 25, 2009
NCAA SEMIFINALS: #14 Franklin Pierce Stifles #24 Delta State, 58-39
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.

March 24, 2009
NCAA QUARTERFINAL: #14 Franklin Pierce Shoots By #6 California (Pa.), 88-73
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.

March 23, 2009
#14 Franklin Pierce and #6 California (Pa.) to Battle at Elite Eight
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).

March 16, 2009
#14 Franklin Pierce Clinches Second-Straight Regional Title
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.

March 15, 2009
#14 Franklin Pierce to Defend Regional Title Against Stonehill
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.

March 14, 2009
NCAA TOURNAMENT: #14 Franklin Pierce Smothers American International, 65-46
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.

March 13, 2009
NCAA TOURNAMENT: #14 Franklin Pierce Defeats Philadelphia, 80-62
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 13, 2009) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, opened defense of its regional title with an 80-62 victory over eighth-seeded Philadelphia University in opening 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.

March 12, 2009
#14 Franklin Pierce Opens Regional Title Defense Tomorrow
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 12, 2009) – Top-seeded and No. 14-ranked Franklin Pierce University, regular season and tournament champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will open defense of its regional title when it faces eighth-seeded Philadelphia University, tournament champions from the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), in first round action of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament East Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, tomorrow at 1 p.m.

March 11, 2009
MONADNOCK LEDGER-TRANSCRIPT: "British Connection"
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript writer, Tim Goodwin, features Franklin Pierce University's Leedham sisters, Jennifer and Johannah.

March 11, 2009
Leedham and Swasey Earn WBCA East Region Awards
RINDGE, N.H. (March 11, 2009) – Two key members for Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament champions Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and the top seed in this week’s NCAA Division II East Regional, have earned regional honors from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).

March 10, 2009
#19 Franklin Pierce to Play Philadelphia Friday at 1 p.m.
RINDGE, N.H. (March 10, 2009) – Top-seeded and No. 19-ranked Franklin Pierce University, regular season and tournament champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will open defense of its regional title when it faces eighth-seeded Philadelphia University, tournament champions from the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, in first round action of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament East Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, on Friday at 1 p.m.

March 10, 2009
NE-10 Champions Franklin Pierce Sweep Weekly Awards
RINDGE, N.H. (March 10, 2009) – Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament champions Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and the top seed in this week’s NCAA Division II East Regional, has swept the women’s basketball weekly honors as announced by the Conference office.

March 8, 2009
NE-10 CHAMPIONSHIP: #19 Franklin Pierce Captures First Tournament Title
RINDGE, N.H. (March 8, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, completed the Northeast-10 Conference championship double by claiming a 93-81 victory over third-seeded Bentley University, among other teams receiving votes nationally and fifth in the region, in today’s NE-10 Tournament final at the Fieldhouse.

March 8, 2009
NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Selection Show Tonight at 9 p.m.
RINDGE, N.H. (March 8, 2009) - Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament champions Franklin Pierce University has earned the Conference's automatic bid to the 2009 NCAA Division II Championships Tournament. Click here for access to tonight's selection show.

March 8, 2009
#19 Franklin Pierce Earns Top Seed in NCAA II East Regional
RINDGE, N.H. (March 8, 2009) – Just hours after capturing its first Northeast-10 women’s basketball tournament championship and the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Championships Tournament, Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, has learned that it will serve as the East Region’s top seed for the first time in program history when it makes its seventh all-time NCAA Tournament appearance next weekend.

March 7, 2009
#19 Franklin Pierce Set to Battle for First NE-10 Title
RINDGE, N.H. (March 7, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, will play for its first Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship when it hosts third-seeded Bentley University, among other teams receiving votes nationally and ranked fifth in the region, in the Fieldhouse at 1 p.m.

March 6, 2009
NE-10 SEMIFINAL: #19 Franklin Pierce Holds Off AIC, 55-50
RINDGE, N.H. (March 6, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, survived a pair of comeback efforts from fourth-seeded American International College, among other teams receiving votes nationally and ranked fourth in the region, to claim a 55-50 victory in semifinal round action of the 2009 Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball tournament at the Fieldhouse tonight.

March 5, 2009
#19 Franklin Pierce Seeks NE-10 Championship Berth
RINDGE, N.H. (March 5, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, seeks its first appearance in the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship when it hosts fourth-seeded American International College, among teams receiving votes nationally and ranked fourth in the region, for semifinal round action of the NE-10 Tournament tomorrow night in the Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.

March 3, 2009
NE-10 TOURNAMENT: #19 Franklin Pierce Cruises Past Southern N.H., 81-59
RINDGE, N.H. (March 3, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, raced out to a 21-point lead by halftime and never looked back in rolling to an 81-59 victory over ninth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University, ranked ninth in the region, in quarterfinal round action of the 2009 Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball championships at the Fieldhouse tonight.

March 2, 2009
#21 Franklin Pierce Opens NE-10 Title Quest Tomorrow
RINDGE, N.H. (March 2, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 21st in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, opens its quest for its first Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship tomorrow night when the Ravens host ninth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University in quarterfinal round action of the event in the Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.

February 27, 2009
Leedhams and Swasey Earn NE-10 Postseason Honors
RINDGE, N.H. (February 27, 2009) – The Northeast-10 Conference regular season champion Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team is well represented as the Conference has announced its postseason honors, as selected by the Conference’s 15 head coaches, this morning.

February 25, 2009
WEEI 93.5 FM Keene to Broadcast Franklin Pierce Women’s Basketball NE-10 Tournament Games
RINDGE, N.H. (February 25, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University is pleased to announce that WEEI 93.5 FM Keene will broadcast its upcoming Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball tournament games, beginning with Tuesday’s quarterfinal round contest that tips off at 7 p.m. (6:45 pre-game).

February 21, 2009
#25 Franklin Pierce Tops American International, 65-51
RINDGE, N.H. (February 21, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, closed out the regular season with a 65-51 victory over American International College, among other teams receiving votes nationally and ranked fifth in the region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon.

February 21, 2009
Franklin Pierce Presented With NE-10 Regular Season Championship Trophy
RINDGE, N.H. (February 21, 2009) - The Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team was presented with its 2008-09 Northeast-10 regular season championship trophy in a ceremony following today's victory over American International College in their regular season finale. NE-10 Assistant Commissioner Amy Wibel presented the trophy to captains Rachel Kimball and Jennifer and Johannah Leedham. (PHOTO BY Cynthia Arman)

February 18, 2009
#25 Franklin Pierce Clinches NE-10 Regular Season Title
WORCESTER, Mass. (February 18, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, clinched its first Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball regular season title with a 69-54 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Laska Gymnasium tonight.

February 16, 2009
#25 Franklin Pierce Rolls at Saint Anselm, 88-66
MANCHESTER, N.H. (February 16, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, rolled to its 12th win in 13 contests with an 88-66 decision over Saint Anselm College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium tonight.

February 14, 2009
#25 Franklin Pierce Rallies Past New Haven, 86-78
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (February 14, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, outscored the University of New Haven 24-11 over the final 6:36 to erase a five-point deficit and claim an 86-78 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Charger Gymnasium this afternoon.

February 10, 2009
#25 Franklin Pierce Turns Back Merrimack, 76-63
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (February 10, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and second in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, returned to the win column with a comfortable 76-63 victory over Merrimack College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Volpe Complex tonight.

February 7, 2009
Bentley Stops #24 Franklin Pierce, 70-53
RINDGE, N.H. (February 7, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 24th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and second in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, saw its ten game winning streak come to an end with a 70-53 setback to Bentley University, ranked sixth in the region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon.

February 6, 2009
Two Ravens Earn ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Honors
RINDGE, N.H. (February 6, 2009) – Two members of the Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team have earned ESPN The Magazine District I Academic All-America honors for women’s basketball, as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) members in New England and New York.

February 4, 2009
#24 Franklin Pierce Overtakes #11 Stonehill, 81-71
RINDGE, N.H. (February 4, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 24th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and second in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, took over sole possession of first place in the Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball standings with an 81-71 triumph over No. 11 Stonehill College, the region’s top-ranked team, at the Fieldhouse tonight.

January 29, 2009
Franklin Pierce Rallies Past Southern N.H., 66-53
MANCHESTER, N.H. (January 29, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, made 55.6-percent of its shots in the second half to erase an eight-point halftime deficit and claim its ninth-straight win with a 66-53 decision over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at SNHU Fieldhouse tonight.

January 24, 2009
Franklin Pierce Slips Past UMass Lowell, 62-58
LOWELL, Mass. (January 24, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, overcame a five-point deficit with six minutes to play to claim a 62-58 victory over the University of Massachusetts Lowell in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Costello Athletic Center this afternoon.

January 20, 2009
Franklin Pierce Turns Back Assumption, 67-52
RINDGE, N.H. (January 20, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, used a big first half to clinch its seventh-straight win with a 67-52 decision over Assumption College in a key Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball match up at the Fieldhouse tonight.

January 19, 2009
Jennifer Leedham Earns First Career NE-10 Player of the Week Award
RINDGE, N.H. (January 19, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University senior co-captain Jennifer Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) has earned Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball Player of the Week honors for the first time in her career this afternoon.

January 17, 2009
Franklin Pierce Cruises Past New Haven, 89-63
RINDGE, N.H. (January 17, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, moved into first place in the Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball standings with an 89-63 victory over the University of New Haven at the Fieldhouse this afternoon.

January 14, 2009
Franklin Pierce Downs Saint Rose, 84-70
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 14, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, notched its fifth-straight win with an 84-70 victory over The College of Saint Rose in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium tonight.

January 12, 2009
Leedham Collects Second-Straight NE-10 Player of the Week Honor
RINDGE, N.H. (January 12, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University All-American and Great Britain international Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)), the 2007-2008 State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, was named the Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball Player of the Week for the second-straight week this afternoon.

January 10, 2009
Franklin Pierce Shoots Past Southern Connecticut, 83-63
RINDGE, N.H. (January 10, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, picked up its season-high fourth-straight win with an 83-63 victory over Southern Connecticut State University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon. The contest was a matchup of the last two NCAA Division II Northeast Regional champions as the Ravens picked up their first regional crown last season after the Owls claimed the title in 2007 en route to a National Championship.

January 8, 2009
Franklin Pierce Surges Past Pace, 83-69
RINDGE, N.H. (January 8, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, rode a big first half scoring effort to an 83-69 victory over Pace University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight.

January 6, 2009
Franklin Pierce Rolls Past Saint Michael’s, 76-47
COLCHESTER, Vt. (January 6, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, scored the first 14 points of the contest and never looked back in posting a 76-47 victory over Saint Michael’s College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Ross Sports Center tonight.

January 5, 2009
Leedham Named NE-10 Player of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (January 5, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University All-American and Great Britain international Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)), the 2007-2008 State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, was named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for women’s basketball this afternoon.

January 4, 2009
#23 Franklin Pierce Runs Past Wilmington, 89-60
RINDGE, N.H. (January 4, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 23rd in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, roared out to a 21-point halftime lead and never looked back in picking up an 89-60 victory over Wilmington (Del.) University in a non-conference women’s basketball match up at The Fieldhouse this afternoon.

December 31, 2008
Grand Canyon Slips Past #23 Franklin Pierce, 94-85 (2OT)
MESA, Ariz. (December 31, 2008) – Grand Canyon University rallied from a 12-point deficit late in regulation to force overtime and went on to post a 94-85 double-overtime victory over Franklin Pierce University, ranked No. 23 in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, on day three of the 2008 Trip Sports Grand Canyon Classic at Skyline High School late Tuesday night.

December 29, 2008
#23 Franklin Pierce Sinks #15 Shippensburg, 85-59
MESA, Ariz. (December 29, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked No. 23 in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, rolled to an 85-59 victory over 15th-ranked Shippensburg University on day one of the 2008 Trip Sports Grand Canyon Classic at Skyline High School late Sunday night.

December 22, 2008
#23 Franklin Pierce Rolls Past Merrimack, 76-44
RINDGE, N.H. (December 22, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 23rd in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, held Merrimack College to just 16 second half points to build on an eight point halftime lead and cruise to a 76-44 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon.

December 21, 2008
"COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Martin continues to prove herself"
Franklin Pierce senior guard Toby Martin (Wayne, Maine/Maranacook) is featured in the Sunday edition of the Kennebec Journal in an article written by Gary Hawkins.

December 9, 2008
American International Holds Off #15 Franklin Pierce, 66-58
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 9, 2008) – American International College held off Franklin Pierce, ranked 15th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, to collect a 66-58 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Butova Gymnasium tonight.

December 6, 2008
#6 Franklin Pierce Tops Southern N.H., 68-61
KEENE, N.H. (December 6, 2008) – Franklin Pierce, ranked sixth in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, picked up a 68-61 victory over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Spaulding Gymnasium on the campus of Keene State College this afternoon.

December 3, 2008
Le Moyne Stifles #6 Franklin Pierce, 51-46
RINDGE, N.H. (December 3, 2008) – Le Moyne College, among teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, posted its second-straight win over a nationally-ranked opponent with a 51-46 victory over No. 6 Franklin Pierce University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight.

November 25, 2008
#7 Franklin Pierce Tops Bentley, 66-55
WALTHAM, Mass. (November 25, 2008) – Franklin Pierce, ranked seventh in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, notched its first win over perennial power Bentley University in program history with a 66-55 decision in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Dana Athletic Center tonight.

November 22, 2008
#8 Stonehill Shoots Past #4 Franklin Pierce, 76-63
EASTON, Mass. (November 22, 2008) – Stonehill College, ranked No. 8 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II preseason poll, shot 51.8-percent from the field to defeat No. 4-ranked Franklin Pierce, 76-63, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Merkert Gymnasium this afternoon.

November 19, 2008
#4 Franklin Pierce Edges UMass Lowell, 83-80
RINDGE, N.H. (November 19, 2008) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II preseason poll, scored 56 points in the second half to defeat the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 83-80, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight.

November 17, 2008
Franklin Pierce Tips Off “Pierce Pride” Initiative with Men’s & Women’s Basketball Home Openers
RINDGE, N.H. (November 17, 2008) – The Franklin Pierce University Athletics Department is proud to announce the start of its “Pierce Pride” initiative with an opening night celebration as the Ravens men’s and women’s basketball teams open their home schedule against the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Wednesday night (W: 5:30; M: 7:30 p.m.).

November 17, 2008
Women's Basketball Visits the Mount Caesar School in Swanzey
RINDGE, N.H. (November 17, 2008) - The reigning regional champion and No. 4-ranked Franklin Pierce women's basketball team visited the first grade class at Mount Caesar School in Swanzey. The team joined the children in their "Flat Stanley" project, based on a 1964 children's book.

November 15, 2008
#4 Franklin Pierce Rolls Past Queens in Opener, 73-43
COLCHESTER, Vt. (November 15, 2008) – Reigning regional champions Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II preseason poll, got its 2008-2009 season off to a good start with a 73-43 victory over Queens (N.Y.) College at the Doubletree Hotels Tip-off Classic, hosted by Saint Michael’s College, at Ross Sports Center this afternoon.

November 14, 2008
Expectations High as #4 Franklin Pierce Opens Season Saturday
Franklin Pierce tips off its 2008-2009 season on Saturday against Queens (N.Y.) College as part of the Saint Michael’s Doubletree Tip-off Classic in Colchester, Vt., at 2 p.m. The Ravens open its home and Northeast-10 schedule four days later when they host the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. The game is part of “Pierce Pride” Night at the University.

November 13, 2008
WEEI 93.5 FM Keene to Broadcast Select Franklin Pierce Basketball Games
RINDGE, N.H. (November 13, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University is happy to announce that WEEI 93.5 FM Keene will broadcast selected men’s and women’s basketball games during the upcoming season as the station kicks off its local sports coverage this winter.

October 28, 2008
Franklin Pierce Tops NE-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll
RINDGE, N.H. (October 28, 2008) – Reigning NCAA Division II Northeast Region Champion Franklin Pierce University has been selected as the top team in the Northeast-10 Conference’s preseason coaches poll. The Ravens also received a lofty preseason ranking from Division II Bulletin as the publication ranked them fourth nationally in all of Division II.

October 10, 2008
Leedham Named Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Player of the Year
RINDGE, N.H. (October 10, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American and Great Britain international Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the 2007-2008 State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, has been named the 2008 Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Player of the Year. The announcement was made in the publication’s special “Preseason Preview” issue, released today.

September 15, 2008
Leedham/Great Britain Sent to Relegation Playoffs by Israel
RAMAT GAN, Israel (September 15, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, and her teammates on the Great Britain Women’s Senior National Team dropped a crucial 75-69 decision to Israel in a EuroBasket Group A qualification contest over the weekend.

September 10, 2008
Leedham Collects 16 points as Great Britain Falls to Germany
CARDIFF, Wales (September 10, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, came off the bench to collect 16 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals, but Great Britain’s Women’s Senior National Team dropped a tough 74-72 decision to Germany in a EuroBasket Group A qualification contest at the Welsh Institute of Sport today.

September 9, 2008
"We're ready for Germany" Franklin Pierce/Great Britain's Johannah Leedham featured on BBC.co.uk
RINDGE, N.H. (September 9, 2008) - Franklin Pierce All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academic (Conn.)), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, is featured in a preview article on BBC.co.uk ahead of Wednesday's crucial EuroBasket Group A qualifier against Germany.

September 8, 2008
Leedham Nets 17 as Great Britain Defeated in Lithuania
DRUSKININKAI, Lithuania (September 8, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, came off the bench to total 17 points, four assists and five steals as Great Britain dropped a tough 76-68 decision to Lithuania in a EuroBasket Group A qualification contest over the weekend.

August 23, 2008
Leedham Leads Great Britain Past Germany, 61-59
SAARLOUIS, Germany (August 23, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, hit a last second shot to lift the Great Britain Women’s Senior National Team to a 61-59 victory over Germany this afternoon.

August 20, 2008
Leedham Nets 14 as Great Britain Falls to Lithuania
CARDIFF, Wales (August 20, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, scored 12 of her 14 points in the second half, but the Great Britain Women’s National Team dropped an 82-63 decision to Lithuania in their second EuroBasket qualifier at the Welsh Institute of Sport today.

August 13, 2008
Leedham Nearly Leads Great Britain to Comeback Win at Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine. (August 13, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, nearly led the Great Britain Women’s National Team to a comeback victory over the Ukraine on day one of the 2009 EuroBasket Championship qualification round. Ukraine held on for a 59-54 victory at the Sports Complex Meridian today.

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 Britain’s Women’s Senior National Team post a 3-1 record during a trip to Holland and Croatia this week.

July 8, 2008
"Leedham Eyes 2012 Olympics"
Franklin Pierce All-American Johannah Leedham, the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year is featured in an article by Amy Farnum Novin from ncaa.com.

June 12, 2008
Leedham Named to Great Britain Women’s 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 Women’s Senior National Team Training Squad as it begins the process of securing qualification to the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

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June 30, 2009 Five Ravens Land On Northeast-10 Conference Winter All-Academic Team 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. June 4, 2009 Swasey Resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at Franklin Pierce 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. May 8, 2009 Power Signs Professional Contract in Australia 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. April 22, 2009 Franklin Pierce Women’s Basketball Honored at N.H. State House 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. April 2, 2009 KEENE SENTINEL: "Ravens Rewind" The Keene Sentinel's Ken Murphy looks into the aftermath of Franklin Pierce's historic women's basketball season in today's edition. April 1, 2009 Leedham Named WBCA Division II Player of the Month 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. March 27, 2009 NCAA II Women's Championship vs. Minnesota State-Mankato on ESPN2 Tonight! 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). March 27, 2009 Leedham Family Featured In Keene Sentinel 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. March 27, 2009 NCAA II CHAMPIONSHIP: #14 Franklin Pierce Drops Shootout with #4 MSU-Mankato, 103-94 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. March 27, 2009 Franklin Pierce Superfans from Wrenn Middle School in San Antonio named "Most Spirited" by NCAA 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) March 25, 2009 NCAA SEMIFINALS: #14 Franklin Pierce Stifles #24 Delta State, 58-39 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. March 24, 2009 NCAA QUARTERFINAL: #14 Franklin Pierce Shoots By #6 California (Pa.), 88-73 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. March 23, 2009 #14 Franklin Pierce and #6 California (Pa.) to Battle at Elite Eight 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). March 16, 2009 #14 Franklin Pierce Clinches Second-Straight Regional Title 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. March 15, 2009 #14 Franklin Pierce to Defend Regional Title Against Stonehill 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. March 14, 2009 NCAA TOURNAMENT: #14 Franklin Pierce Smothers American International, 65-46 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. March 13, 2009 NCAA TOURNAMENT: #14 Franklin Pierce Defeats Philadelphia, 80-62 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 13, 2009) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, opened defense of its regional title with an 80-62 victory over eighth-seeded Philadelphia University in opening 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. March 12, 2009 #14 Franklin Pierce Opens Regional Title Defense Tomorrow PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (March 12, 2009) – Top-seeded and No. 14-ranked Franklin Pierce University, regular season and tournament champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will open defense of its regional title when it faces eighth-seeded Philadelphia University, tournament champions from the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), in first round action of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament East Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, tomorrow at 1 p.m. March 11, 2009 MONADNOCK LEDGER-TRANSCRIPT: "British Connection" Monadnock Ledger-Transcript writer, Tim Goodwin, features Franklin Pierce University's Leedham sisters, Jennifer and Johannah. March 11, 2009 Leedham and Swasey Earn WBCA East Region Awards RINDGE, N.H. (March 11, 2009) – Two key members for Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament champions Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and the top seed in this week’s NCAA Division II East Regional, have earned regional honors from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). March 10, 2009 #19 Franklin Pierce to Play Philadelphia Friday at 1 p.m. RINDGE, N.H. (March 10, 2009) – Top-seeded and No. 19-ranked Franklin Pierce University, regular season and tournament champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will open defense of its regional title when it faces eighth-seeded Philadelphia University, tournament champions from the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, in first round action of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament East Regional, hosted by Holy Family University, on Friday at 1 p.m. March 10, 2009 NE-10 Champions Franklin Pierce Sweep Weekly Awards RINDGE, N.H. (March 10, 2009) – Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament champions Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and the top seed in this week’s NCAA Division II East Regional, has swept the women’s basketball weekly honors as announced by the Conference office. March 8, 2009 NE-10 CHAMPIONSHIP: #19 Franklin Pierce Captures First Tournament Title RINDGE, N.H. (March 8, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, completed the Northeast-10 Conference championship double by claiming a 93-81 victory over third-seeded Bentley University, among other teams receiving votes nationally and fifth in the region, in today’s NE-10 Tournament final at the Fieldhouse. March 8, 2009 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Selection Show Tonight at 9 p.m. RINDGE, N.H. (March 8, 2009) - Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament champions Franklin Pierce University has earned the Conference's automatic bid to the 2009 NCAA Division II Championships Tournament. Click here for access to tonight's selection show. March 8, 2009 #19 Franklin Pierce Earns Top Seed in NCAA II East Regional RINDGE, N.H. (March 8, 2009) – Just hours after capturing its first Northeast-10 women’s basketball tournament championship and the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Championships Tournament, Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, has learned that it will serve as the East Region’s top seed for the first time in program history when it makes its seventh all-time NCAA Tournament appearance next weekend. March 7, 2009 #19 Franklin Pierce Set to Battle for First NE-10 Title RINDGE, N.H. (March 7, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, will play for its first Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship when it hosts third-seeded Bentley University, among other teams receiving votes nationally and ranked fifth in the region, in the Fieldhouse at 1 p.m. March 6, 2009 NE-10 SEMIFINAL: #19 Franklin Pierce Holds Off AIC, 55-50 RINDGE, N.H. (March 6, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, survived a pair of comeback efforts from fourth-seeded American International College, among other teams receiving votes nationally and ranked fourth in the region, to claim a 55-50 victory in semifinal round action of the 2009 Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball tournament at the Fieldhouse tonight. March 5, 2009 #19 Franklin Pierce Seeks NE-10 Championship Berth RINDGE, N.H. (March 5, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, seeks its first appearance in the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship when it hosts fourth-seeded American International College, among teams receiving votes nationally and ranked fourth in the region, for semifinal round action of the NE-10 Tournament tomorrow night in the Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. March 3, 2009 NE-10 TOURNAMENT: #19 Franklin Pierce Cruises Past Southern N.H., 81-59 RINDGE, N.H. (March 3, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 19th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, raced out to a 21-point lead by halftime and never looked back in rolling to an 81-59 victory over ninth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University, ranked ninth in the region, in quarterfinal round action of the 2009 Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball championships at the Fieldhouse tonight. March 2, 2009 #21 Franklin Pierce Opens NE-10 Title Quest Tomorrow RINDGE, N.H. (March 2, 2009) – Top-seeded and regular season champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked 21st in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, opens its quest for its first Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship tomorrow night when the Ravens host ninth-seeded Southern New Hampshire University in quarterfinal round action of the event in the Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. February 27, 2009 Leedhams and Swasey Earn NE-10 Postseason Honors RINDGE, N.H. (February 27, 2009) – The Northeast-10 Conference regular season champion Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team is well represented as the Conference has announced its postseason honors, as selected by the Conference’s 15 head coaches, this morning. February 25, 2009 WEEI 93.5 FM Keene to Broadcast Franklin Pierce Women’s Basketball NE-10 Tournament Games RINDGE, N.H. (February 25, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University is pleased to announce that WEEI 93.5 FM Keene will broadcast its upcoming Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball tournament games, beginning with Tuesday’s quarterfinal round contest that tips off at 7 p.m. (6:45 pre-game). February 21, 2009 #25 Franklin Pierce Tops American International, 65-51 RINDGE, N.H. (February 21, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, closed out the regular season with a 65-51 victory over American International College, among other teams receiving votes nationally and ranked fifth in the region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon. February 21, 2009 Franklin Pierce Presented With NE-10 Regular Season Championship Trophy RINDGE, N.H. (February 21, 2009) - The Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team was presented with its 2008-09 Northeast-10 regular season championship trophy in a ceremony following today's victory over American International College in their regular season finale. NE-10 Assistant Commissioner Amy Wibel presented the trophy to captains Rachel Kimball and Jennifer and Johannah Leedham. (PHOTO BY Cynthia Arman) February 18, 2009 #25 Franklin Pierce Clinches NE-10 Regular Season Title WORCESTER, Mass. (February 18, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, clinched its first Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball regular season title with a 69-54 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Laska Gymnasium tonight. February 16, 2009 #25 Franklin Pierce Rolls at Saint Anselm, 88-66 MANCHESTER, N.H. (February 16, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, rolled to its 12th win in 13 contests with an 88-66 decision over Saint Anselm College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium tonight. February 14, 2009 #25 Franklin Pierce Rallies Past New Haven, 86-78 WEST HAVEN, Conn. (February 14, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and first in the East Region rankings, outscored the University of New Haven 24-11 over the final 6:36 to erase a five-point deficit and claim an 86-78 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Charger Gymnasium this afternoon. February 10, 2009 #25 Franklin Pierce Turns Back Merrimack, 76-63 NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (February 10, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 25th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and second in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, returned to the win column with a comfortable 76-63 victory over Merrimack College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Volpe Complex tonight. February 7, 2009 Bentley Stops #24 Franklin Pierce, 70-53 RINDGE, N.H. (February 7, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 24th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and second in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, saw its ten game winning streak come to an end with a 70-53 setback to Bentley University, ranked sixth in the region, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon. February 6, 2009 Two Ravens Earn ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Honors RINDGE, N.H. (February 6, 2009) – Two members of the Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team have earned ESPN The Magazine District I Academic All-America honors for women’s basketball, as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) members in New England and New York. February 4, 2009 #24 Franklin Pierce Overtakes #11 Stonehill, 81-71 RINDGE, N.H. (February 4, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 24th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll and second in the NCAA Division II East Regional rankings, took over sole possession of first place in the Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball standings with an 81-71 triumph over No. 11 Stonehill College, the region’s top-ranked team, at the Fieldhouse tonight. January 29, 2009 Franklin Pierce Rallies Past Southern N.H., 66-53 MANCHESTER, N.H. (January 29, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, made 55.6-percent of its shots in the second half to erase an eight-point halftime deficit and claim its ninth-straight win with a 66-53 decision over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at SNHU Fieldhouse tonight. January 24, 2009 Franklin Pierce Slips Past UMass Lowell, 62-58 LOWELL, Mass. (January 24, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, overcame a five-point deficit with six minutes to play to claim a 62-58 victory over the University of Massachusetts Lowell in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Costello Athletic Center this afternoon. January 20, 2009 Franklin Pierce Turns Back Assumption, 67-52 RINDGE, N.H. (January 20, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, used a big first half to clinch its seventh-straight win with a 67-52 decision over Assumption College in a key Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball match up at the Fieldhouse tonight. January 19, 2009 Jennifer Leedham Earns First Career NE-10 Player of the Week Award RINDGE, N.H. (January 19, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University senior co-captain Jennifer Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)) has earned Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball Player of the Week honors for the first time in her career this afternoon. January 17, 2009 Franklin Pierce Cruises Past New Haven, 89-63 RINDGE, N.H. (January 17, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, moved into first place in the Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball standings with an 89-63 victory over the University of New Haven at the Fieldhouse this afternoon. January 14, 2009 Franklin Pierce Downs Saint Rose, 84-70 ALBANY, N.Y. (January 14, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, notched its fifth-straight win with an 84-70 victory over The College of Saint Rose in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium tonight. January 12, 2009 Leedham Collects Second-Straight NE-10 Player of the Week Honor RINDGE, N.H. (January 12, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University All-American and Great Britain international Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)), the 2007-2008 State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, was named the Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball Player of the Week for the second-straight week this afternoon. January 10, 2009 Franklin Pierce Shoots Past Southern Connecticut, 83-63 RINDGE, N.H. (January 10, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, picked up its season-high fourth-straight win with an 83-63 victory over Southern Connecticut State University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon. The contest was a matchup of the last two NCAA Division II Northeast Regional champions as the Ravens picked up their first regional crown last season after the Owls claimed the title in 2007 en route to a National Championship. January 8, 2009 Franklin Pierce Surges Past Pace, 83-69 RINDGE, N.H. (January 8, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, rode a big first half scoring effort to an 83-69 victory over Pace University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight. January 6, 2009 Franklin Pierce Rolls Past Saint Michael’s, 76-47 COLCHESTER, Vt. (January 6, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, among other teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, scored the first 14 points of the contest and never looked back in posting a 76-47 victory over Saint Michael’s College in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Ross Sports Center tonight. January 5, 2009 Leedham Named NE-10 Player of the Week RINDGE, N.H. (January 5, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University All-American and Great Britain international Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy (Conn.)), the 2007-2008 State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, was named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for women’s basketball this afternoon. January 4, 2009 #23 Franklin Pierce Runs Past Wilmington, 89-60 RINDGE, N.H. (January 4, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 23rd in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, roared out to a 21-point halftime lead and never looked back in picking up an 89-60 victory over Wilmington (Del.) University in a non-conference women’s basketball match up at The Fieldhouse this afternoon. December 31, 2008 Grand Canyon Slips Past #23 Franklin Pierce, 94-85 (2OT) MESA, Ariz. (December 31, 2008) – Grand Canyon University rallied from a 12-point deficit late in regulation to force overtime and went on to post a 94-85 double-overtime victory over Franklin Pierce University, ranked No. 23 in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, on day three of the 2008 Trip Sports Grand Canyon Classic at Skyline High School late Tuesday night. December 29, 2008 #23 Franklin Pierce Sinks #15 Shippensburg, 85-59 MESA, Ariz. (December 29, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked No. 23 in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, rolled to an 85-59 victory over 15th-ranked Shippensburg University on day one of the 2008 Trip Sports Grand Canyon Classic at Skyline High School late Sunday night. December 22, 2008 #23 Franklin Pierce Rolls Past Merrimack, 76-44 RINDGE, N.H. (December 22, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University, ranked 23rd in the most recent USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, held Merrimack College to just 16 second half points to build on an eight point halftime lead and cruise to a 76-44 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse this afternoon. December 21, 2008 "COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Martin continues to prove herself" Franklin Pierce senior guard Toby Martin (Wayne, Maine/Maranacook) is featured in the Sunday edition of the Kennebec Journal in an article written by Gary Hawkins. December 9, 2008 American International Holds Off #15 Franklin Pierce, 66-58 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 9, 2008) – American International College held off Franklin Pierce, ranked 15th in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, to collect a 66-58 victory in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Butova Gymnasium tonight. December 6, 2008 #6 Franklin Pierce Tops Southern N.H., 68-61 KEENE, N.H. (December 6, 2008) – Franklin Pierce, ranked sixth in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, picked up a 68-61 victory over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Spaulding Gymnasium on the campus of Keene State College this afternoon. December 3, 2008 Le Moyne Stifles #6 Franklin Pierce, 51-46 RINDGE, N.H. (December 3, 2008) – Le Moyne College, among teams receiving votes in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, posted its second-straight win over a nationally-ranked opponent with a 51-46 victory over No. 6 Franklin Pierce University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight. November 25, 2008 #7 Franklin Pierce Tops Bentley, 66-55 WALTHAM, Mass. (November 25, 2008) – Franklin Pierce, ranked seventh in this week’s USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II poll, notched its first win over perennial power Bentley University in program history with a 66-55 decision in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Dana Athletic Center tonight. November 22, 2008 #8 Stonehill Shoots Past #4 Franklin Pierce, 76-63 EASTON, Mass. (November 22, 2008) – Stonehill College, ranked No. 8 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II preseason poll, shot 51.8-percent from the field to defeat No. 4-ranked Franklin Pierce, 76-63, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at Merkert Gymnasium this afternoon. November 19, 2008 #4 Franklin Pierce Edges UMass Lowell, 83-80 RINDGE, N.H. (November 19, 2008) – Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II preseason poll, scored 56 points in the second half to defeat the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 83-80, in Northeast-10 Conference women’s basketball action at the Fieldhouse tonight. November 17, 2008 Franklin Pierce Tips Off “Pierce Pride” Initiative with Men’s & Women’s Basketball Home Openers RINDGE, N.H. (November 17, 2008) – The Franklin Pierce University Athletics Department is proud to announce the start of its “Pierce Pride” initiative with an opening night celebration as the Ravens men’s and women’s basketball teams open their home schedule against the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Wednesday night (W: 5:30; M: 7:30 p.m.). November 17, 2008 Women's Basketball Visits the Mount Caesar School in Swanzey RINDGE, N.H. (November 17, 2008) - The reigning regional champion and No. 4-ranked Franklin Pierce women's basketball team visited the first grade class at Mount Caesar School in Swanzey. The team joined the children in their "Flat Stanley" project, based on a 1964 children's book. November 15, 2008 #4 Franklin Pierce Rolls Past Queens in Opener, 73-43 COLCHESTER, Vt. (November 15, 2008) – Reigning regional champions Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 4 in the USA Today/ESPN/WBCA Division II preseason poll, got its 2008-2009 season off to a good start with a 73-43 victory over Queens (N.Y.) College at the Doubletree Hotels Tip-off Classic, hosted by Saint Michael’s College, at Ross Sports Center this afternoon. November 14, 2008 Expectations High as #4 Franklin Pierce Opens Season Saturday Franklin Pierce tips off its 2008-2009 season on Saturday against Queens (N.Y.) College as part of the Saint Michael’s Doubletree Tip-off Classic in Colchester, Vt., at 2 p.m. The Ravens open its home and Northeast-10 schedule four days later when they host the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. The game is part of “Pierce Pride” Night at the University. November 13, 2008 WEEI 93.5 FM Keene to Broadcast Select Franklin Pierce Basketball Games RINDGE, N.H. (November 13, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University is happy to announce that WEEI 93.5 FM Keene will broadcast selected men’s and women’s basketball games during the upcoming season as the station kicks off its local sports coverage this winter. October 28, 2008 Franklin Pierce Tops NE-10 Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll RINDGE, N.H. (October 28, 2008) – Reigning NCAA Division II Northeast Region Champion Franklin Pierce University has been selected as the top team in the Northeast-10 Conference’s preseason coaches poll. The Ravens also received a lofty preseason ranking from Division II Bulletin as the publication ranked them fourth nationally in all of Division II. October 10, 2008 Leedham Named Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Player of the Year RINDGE, N.H. (October 10, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American and Great Britain international Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the 2007-2008 State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, has been named the 2008 Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Player of the Year. The announcement was made in the publication’s special “Preseason Preview” issue, released today. September 15, 2008 Leedham/Great Britain Sent to Relegation Playoffs by Israel RAMAT GAN, Israel (September 15, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, and her teammates on the Great Britain Women’s Senior National Team dropped a crucial 75-69 decision to Israel in a EuroBasket Group A qualification contest over the weekend. September 10, 2008 Leedham Collects 16 points as Great Britain Falls to Germany CARDIFF, Wales (September 10, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, came off the bench to collect 16 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals, but Great Britain’s Women’s Senior National Team dropped a tough 74-72 decision to Germany in a EuroBasket Group A qualification contest at the Welsh Institute of Sport today. September 9, 2008 "We're ready for Germany" Franklin Pierce/Great Britain's Johannah Leedham featured on BBC.co.uk RINDGE, N.H. (September 9, 2008) - Franklin Pierce All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academic (Conn.)), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, is featured in a preview article on BBC.co.uk ahead of Wednesday's crucial EuroBasket Group A qualifier against Germany. September 8, 2008 Leedham Nets 17 as Great Britain Defeated in Lithuania DRUSKININKAI, Lithuania (September 8, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, came off the bench to total 17 points, four assists and five steals as Great Britain dropped a tough 76-68 decision to Lithuania in a EuroBasket Group A qualification contest over the weekend. August 23, 2008 Leedham Leads Great Britain Past Germany, 61-59 SAARLOUIS, Germany (August 23, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, hit a last second shot to lift the Great Britain Women’s Senior National Team to a 61-59 victory over Germany this afternoon. August 20, 2008 Leedham Nets 14 as Great Britain Falls to Lithuania CARDIFF, Wales (August 20, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, scored 12 of her 14 points in the second half, but the Great Britain Women’s National Team dropped an 82-63 decision to Lithuania in their second EuroBasket qualifier at the Welsh Institute of Sport today. August 13, 2008 Leedham Nearly Leads Great Britain to Comeback Win at Ukraine KIEV, Ukraine. (August 13, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University All-American Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy), the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year, nearly led the Great Britain Women’s National Team to a comeback victory over the Ukraine on day one of the 2009 EuroBasket Championship qualification round. Ukraine held on for a 59-54 victory at the Sports Complex Meridian today. 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 Britain’s Women’s Senior National Team post a 3-1 record during a trip to Holland and Croatia this week. July 8, 2008 "Leedham Eyes 2012 Olympics" Franklin Pierce All-American Johannah Leedham, the State Farm/WBCA Division II Player of the Year is featured in an article by Amy Farnum Novin from ncaa.com. June 12, 2008 Leedham Named to Great Britain Women’s 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 Women’s Senior National Team Training Squad as it begins the process of securing qualification to the 2012 Olympic Games in London.		Athletics Home Women's Basketball Home Head Coach Steve Hancock Assistant Coach Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire Roster 2009-10 Schedule 2009-10 Preseason Information Statistics Team Photo News Archive Fieldhouse Team Sponsors Please wait while the video player loads... 3/15/10 Women's Basketball 79 Holy Family 82 Franklin Pierce Final - OT @ Fitchburg State NCAA East Region Championship Boxscore Recap 3/13/10 Women's Basketball 58 Molloy 76 Franklin Pierce Final @ Fitchburg, Mass. 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