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2007-2008 NE-10 Women's Basketball



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January 14, 2008

For Immediate Release

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Johannah Leedham, Franklin Pierce (So., F, Ellesmere Port, England) - Averaged 26 points, 7.5 rebounds, five steals and 3.5 assists in a 1-1 week. Shot 58.1-percent (18-31) from the field, including 9-of-15 (60%) from three-point range, and converted all seven free-throw attempts. Scored 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field (8-11 three-pointers) to go with six steals, five rebounds and four assists in the win over Southern New Hampshire. Had 15 points (5-5 3FG) 2:19 into the game and 20 points less than seven minutes in. Posted 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field and converting all six free-throws to go with ten rebounds, four steals and three assists against Bentley.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Kim Brennan, Bentley (Fr., G, Locust Valley, N.Y.) – In a 2-0 week, averaged 18.5 points, three assists and 1.5 steals. Had 23 points (7-16 FG, 6-8 FT) and three assists in a 76-70 win at Franklin Pierce. Followed that with 14 points, three assists and three rebounds in a 50-46 win over Le Moyne. Against the Dolphins, had five points, one steal and one assist during a game-ending 17-3 run.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Molly Griffiths, Assumption (Fr., F, Walpole, Mass.) - Averaged 11 points in a 2-0 week. Had 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists in a victory over Bryant. Scored 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 3FG, 2-2 FT) and grabbed three rebounds in a win over Saint Michael’s.

Bethany Plasski, Assumption (Jr., G, Fall River, Mass.) - Averaged 18 points (6-6 FT), five rebounds, and two assists while shooting 46.2 percent (6-13) from behind the arc in a 2-0 week. Had 13 points (3-6 3FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals in a victory over Bryant. Scored 23 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3FG, 4-4 FT) with three rebounds and two assists in a win over Saint Michael’s.

Kelsey O'Keefe, Bryant (So., F, Warren, Mass.) - Scored 25 points against Pace, shooting 11-for-16 from the field with two blocks. Scored nine points and had a block and a steal in a loss to Assumption.

Jennifer Leedham, Franklin Pierce (Jr., G, Ellesmere Port, England) - Averaged 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and 1.5 steals in a 1-1 week. Shot 52.4-percent (11-21) from the field, including 4-of-6 (66.7%) from three-point range for the week. Registered 20 points (8-10 FGs, 4-4 3FG), seven assists and two steals in the win over Southern New Hampshire. Scored eight points and brought in ten rebounds and three assists against Bentley.

Megan Berry, UMass Lowell (So., G, Ipswich, Mass.) - Averaged 14.5 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting .500 from the field (11-22) and .538 from 3-point range (7-13) in a 2-0 week. Scored 13 points on 5-of-9 field goal shooting (3-4 3FG) and grabbed five rebounds in a 76-67 win over Merrimack. Followed with 16 points and five rebounds in the 64-46 win over Pace.

Amanda Shannon, Merrimack (Jr., G, North Andover, Mass.) - Averaged 12.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in three games this past week.

Stephanie Klingele, Pace (Sr., G, Staten Island, N.Y.) - Averaged 11 points, 3.5 rebounds and two assists in a 1-1 week. In a win over Bryant, totaled 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Against UMass Lowell, totaled nine points, two boards and two assists.

Taylor Losey, Pace (So., F , Bristol, Conn.) - Averaged 14.5 points and four rebounds in a 1-1 week. In a four-point win over Bryant, scored 19 points and had three rebounds and a pair of assists. Went 10-for-10 from the free throw line, including 6-for-6 in the final two minutes. Against UMass Lowell, scored 10 points, while chipping in five boards.

Michelle Otey, Saint Michael's (So., F, Southborough, Mass.) - Averaged 13.5 points and 8.5 rebounds this past week with 17 points (7-10 FG) and 11 rebounds in a 66-54 win over Saint Anselm.

Logan Pintka, Saint Michael's (Fr., F, Niskayuna, N.Y.) - In a 1-1 week, averaged 14 points, six rebounds and two steals. In a 66-54 win over Saint Anselm, scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting.

Emily Gottstein, Saint Rose (Sr., F, Albany, N.Y.) - Averaged 15.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in a 2-0 week, while shooting 45.5 percent (10-for-22) from the floor and buried 11-of-15 foul shots. Scored seven points and pulled down 10 rebounds in a 59-46 victory over Saint Anselm and then had 24 points to go with seven boards in a 66-62 come-from-behind win at Merrimack. Hit 10-of-13 foul shots and finished 7-of-12 from the field in the game.

Rochelle Johnson, Southern Connecticut (Sr., F, Norwalk, Conn.) - Averaged 10 points and 7.5 rebounds in a 2-0 week. Against Le Moyne, scored 12 points grabbed six rebounds and blocked a shot. Against American International, scored eight points, hauled in nine rebounds and blocked a shot.

Kate Lynch, Southern Connecticut (Sr., F, Rumford, R.I.) - Averaged 19 points and 3.5 rebounds on a 2-0 week. Scored 13 points and grabbed three rebounds in the win over Le Moyne. Scored 25 points and added four rebounds in the win over American International.

Julia Houghtaling, Southern New Hampshire (So., F, Franconia, N.H.) - Averaged 12.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in a 2-1 week. Recorded a double-double (17 pts, 10 reb) in a loss to Franklin Pierce.

Kelsey Simonds, Stonehill (Jr., F, Middleboro, Mass.) - Posted 13 points (6-9 FG) and nine rebounds to go along with two blocks in a 67-42 win over Merrimack.

Weekly Notes:

BENTLEY: Kim Brennan's 23 points against Franklin Pierce was the most for a Bentley freshman and guard since Lauren Moore had the same number against American International in 2004. Bentley's six-game winning streak matches it’s longest since a nine-game streak in 2004. Bentley, following its 50-46 win over Le Moyne Saturday, has won the last 200 games in which it has allowed less than 50 points, a streak that dates back to 1977.

FRANKLIN PIERCE: Sophomore forward Johannah Leedham set a school-record with eight three-pointers in the win over Southern New Hampshire (8-11 3FG)

UMASS LOWELL: Sophomore guard Rahshala Valentine eclipsed the school record for assists in a single game with 14 in last week's 76-67 win over Merrimack. Valentine's effort edged the previous record of 13 set by former UMass Lowell standout Marsha Blalock on Nov. 17, 1997.

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT: Senior forward Kate Lynch notched her 1,500th career point against American International on Saturday, becoming just the second player in school history to tally both 1,500 career points and 500 career rebounds. Also on Saturday against American International, senior forward Rochelle Johnson became the 12th player in school history to collect 500 career rebounds.