Women's Basketball

March 31, 2008
Northeast-10 Women's Basketball Weekly Report For Contests Through March 30, 2008

Franklin Pierce's Johannah Leedham recorded a double-double with totals of 31 points and 18 rebounds in the 71-65 overtime setback to Alaska Anchorage at the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. Leedham made 8-of-20 shots from the field and converted 14-of-15 shots from the free-throw line to go with four assists and two steals.

March 27, 2008
The Kearney Hub: 'Elite Eight: Josie’s Last Game Tears Up Dad'

He sits here, 10 rows up and 522 miles from home, in a gymnasium he has never visited. The sleeves of his tan sweater are pushed up to his elbows.

March 26, 2008
Franklin Pierce: '#18 Franklin Pierce Falls to #9 Alaska Anchorage in OT, 71-65'

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 Women’s Elite Eight.

March 26, 2008
Kennebec Journal: 'Martin, Ravens Reach Elite 8'

Toby Martin transferred from Division III Thomas College to Division II Franklin Pierce University two years ago with the idea of playing basketball on a bigger stage.

March 25, 2008
The Union Leader: 'Ravens Have Made a Grand Gallop to the NCAA's Final Eight'

The Franklin Pierce women's basketball team went bowling on Saturday night, shopping on Easter Sunday, and while other students were returning from spring break, the Ravens took a chartered flight to Nebraska yesterday morning.

March 25, 2008
The Keene Sentinel: 'The Littlest Raven Small Guard Sparks FPU Title Surge'

At first glance, Toby Martin may seem easy to underestimate. It’s a byproduct of having one well-defined role as a junior guard on the Franklin Pierce women’s basketball team: find teammate Johannah Leedham, the Ravens’ All-America sophomore forward who has been busy assaulting the program record book since she set foot on campus.

March 24, 2008
The Keene Sentinel: 'Ravens Continue Hoops Journey'

An Elite Eight appearance for the Franklin Pierce women's basketball team didn't seem possible as recently as just over two weeks ago. The Ravens, seeded second in the Northeast-10 Conference tournament, barely edged No. 7 Le Moyne, a .500 team, in the second round and No. 6 Bryant then dismantled Franklin Pierce at the FPU Fieldhouse, outrebounding, outhustling and out-executing the home team.

March 20, 2008
The Kearney Hub: 'As Their Games Grow, English Sisters Lead Franklin Pierce to New Heights'

So you think you’ve come a long way in the last six years? The Leedham sisters would like to have a word with you.

March 18, 2008
Northeast-10 Women's Basketball Weekly Report For Contests Through March 17, 2008

Franklin Pierce's Johannah Leedham averaged 27.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and four steals to earn Most Outstanding Player honors at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional. Leedham shot 51.9-percent from the field (28-54) and converted 22-of-25 free-throw attempts for the week.

March 17, 2008
The Keene Sentinel: 'Ravens All-Star Coming of Age'

Johannah Leedham has made more than a few big plays at key moments throughout Franklin Pierce's run through the Northeast Regional of the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament.

March 13, 2008
2008 Daktronics NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball All Northeast Region Teams Announced

Southern Connecticut State senior forward Kate Lynch leads the 2007-08 Daktronics All-Northeast Region team, earning Player of the Year honors.

March 13, 2008
Daily News Tribune: 'Renewing Acquaintances'

It must be contagious over at Bentley. Just as the men's squad glided flawlessly into the NCAA's, the Bentley College basketball women's team got the invite to the big dance this year by virtue of their 19-10 record.

March 13, 2008
The Keene Sentinel: 'Ravens hope for another 'G'day''

There are daily reminders of the differences. Jess McPherson, for example, is astounded every time she leaves campus.

March 10, 2008
Franklin Pierce’s Johannah Leedham Garners Player of the Year Honors

Franklin Pierce University’s Johannah Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England) was named the 2007-2008 Northeast-10 Women’s Basketball Player of the Year.

March 10, 2008
Northeast-10 Women's Basketball Weekly Report For Contests Through March 9, 2008

Stonehill's Kelsey Simonds was named the NE-10 Tournament MVP after averaging 20 points, 6.7 rebounds and three blocks per game during the tournament. Simonds capped the three game performance with a 22-point, five rebound, five assist performance in the 90-79 win over Bryant.

March 9, 2008
Stonehill College: 'Skyhawks Claim Tournament Title With 13th Straight Win'

Behind Tournament MVP Kelsey Simonds and a double-double effort from Erika Stupinski, top-seeded Stonehill raced past sixth-seeded Bryant, 90-79, to lay claim to the Northeast-10 Tournament Championship title in front of a raucous crowd of 1,152 at Merkert Gymnasium.

March 3, 2008
Northeast-10 Women's Basketball Weekly Report For Contests Through March 2, 2008

Bryant's Kelsey O'Keefe averaged 22 points in a 2-0 week, while shooting 13-for-16 from the line and 15-of-33 from the field. O'Keefe recorded a double-double against Merrimack, scoring 21 points and collecting 10 rebounds in the 62-58 win. She then scored 23 points and grabbed seven boards in the 73-60 win over Saint Michael’s in the NE-10 Tournament first-round contest.

March 2, 2008
Boston Globe: 'Injury-free Simonds Takes Lead At Stonehill'

Sitting with a big grin on her face in the middle of the Stonehill College women's basketball photo, wearing her number 22 white uniform with purple lettering, Kelsey Simonds grips a basketball with fellow team captain Erika Stupinski, surrounded by their teammates and coaches.

February 28, 2008
Stonehill Top Seed In Upcoming Women's Basketball Tournament

The Skyhawks of Stonehill College will be the top seed in this year’s Northeast-10 Women’s Basketball Championship, presented by Spalding.

February 25, 2008
Northeast-10 Women's Basketball Weekly Report For Contests Through February 24, 2008

Saint Rose's Emily Gottstein averaged a double-double behind 26.5 points and 11 rebounds in a 2-0 week, while shooting 65.5 percent (19-for-29) from the floor and 15-of-19 from the free throw line. In a 72-54 non-conference win over Bloomfield, Gottstein poured in 34 points and hauled in 13 boards. She went 12-for-17 from the floor and buried 10-of-13 shots from the stripe.

February 21, 2008
Northeast-10 Has Seven Schools Ranked in Recent Women's Basketball Regional Poll

The NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Committee has released this week’s Division II women’s basketball regional rankings for contests through February 17, 2008. The regional rankings will be released every Wednesday through March 5.

February 18, 2008
Northeast-10 Women's Basketball Weekly Report For Contests Through February 17, 2008

Southern Connecticut's Kate Lynch notched a pair of double-doubles last week, averaging 22.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game. Lynch scored 25 points, recorded 10 rebounds, dished out seven assists and collected two steals against Pace. She scored 20 points, grabbed 15 boards, handed out two assists and notched five steals versus Bryant.

February 14, 2008
The Portland Press Herald: 'Anderson Blossoming at Saint Rose'

Karen Haag, the women's basketball coach at the College of Saint Rose, really liked Ashley Anderson when she saw her play at Portland High. But when Anderson visited the school's campus in Albany, N.Y., Haag wasn't sure she had secured a commitment from Anderson.

February 13, 2008
Four NE-10 Schools Ranked in Top Five in Recent Northeast Regional Poll

The NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Committee has released this week’s Division II women’s basketball regional rankings for contests through February 10, 2008. The regional rankings will be released every Wednesday through March 5.

February 11, 2008
Northeast-10 Women's Basketball Weekly Reports For Contests Through February 10, 2008

American International's Alexis Castro averaged a double-double with 23.5 points and 15.5 rebounds per game in a 2-0 week. Castro recorded 16 points and 14 rebounds in the 54-37 win at Dominican and then exploded for 41 points with 17 boards in a 76-74 double-overtime win at Bryant.