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Griffin Named to Northeast-10 All-Conference Team
Griffin Named to Northeast-10 All-Conference Team

May 03, 2008

RINDGE, N.H. (May 4, 2008) – Freshman Emily Griffin (Leominster, Mass./Leominster) of the Franklin Pierce University softball team was honored by the Northeast-10 Conference with a spot on the All-Conference second team, it was announced on Sunday afternoon following the conference championship series.

Franklin Pierce Splits Season Finale with Saint Michael’s
Franklin Pierce Splits Season Finale with Saint Michael’s

April 30, 2008

RINDGE, N.H. (April 30, 2008) – The Franklin Pierce University softball team completed its 2008 season with a Northeast-10 Conference doubleheader split against Saint Michael’s College on a blustery Senior Day at the Franklin Pierce Softball Field. The Purple Knights used a 10-run sixth inning to earn a 12-1 win in six innings in the first game, but the Ravens came back with a 9-1, five-inning victory in the nightcap.

Saint Rose Pitches Past Franklin Pierce in Sweep
Saint Rose Pitches Past Franklin Pierce in Sweep

April 24, 2008

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (April 24, 2008) – College of Saint Rose pitching allowed only three hits in two games as the Golden Knights swept a Northeast-10 Conference softball doubleheader from Franklin Pierce University on Thursday night at Esposito Field. Senior Kristen Calahan (LaGrange, N.Y./Arlington) tossed a no-hitter to lead the Golden Knights to an 8-0 win in game one, while junior Tracy Chesebrough (Duanesburg, N.Y./Duanesburg) gave up only three hits in a 2-1 game-two victory.

Franklin Pierce Earns Sweep over Assumption
Franklin Pierce Earns Sweep over Assumption

April 22, 2008

WORCESTER, Mass. (April 22, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University earned its first sweep of 2008 with a pair of victories over Assumption College in a Northeast-10 Conference softball doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at Marois Field. The Ravens took an early lead in game one and then scored once in the seventh inning to take a 5-4 win, and the visitors followed with an 8-1 victory in the second game to earn the sweep.

Surgen Named to NE-10 All-Academic First Team
Surgen Named to NE-10 All-Academic First Team

April 22, 2008

RINDGE, N.H. (April 22, 2008) – Senior captain Kate Surgen (Southampton, Mass./ Hampshire Regional) of the Franklin Pierce University softball team was one of 11 players named to the Northeast-10 Conference All-Academic First Team by the Northeast-10 Sports Information Directors, the conference office announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Southern Conn. Holds Off Franklin Pierce in Sweep
Southern Conn. Holds Off Franklin Pierce in Sweep

April 20, 2008

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (April 20, 2008) – Southern Connecticut State University needed rallies in both games to sweep Franklin Pierce University in a Northeast-10 Conference softball doubleheader at Pelz Field on Sunday afternoon. The Owls scored once in the sixth to earn a 2-1 win in game one, then scored in each of the last two innings to take a 6-5, 11-inning victory in the second game.

Jacobs Leads Franklin Pierce to Split with Pace
Jacobs Leads Franklin Pierce to Split with Pace

April 19, 2008

RINDGE, N.H. (April 19, 2008) – Junior Courtney Jacobs (Fitchburg, Mass./Fitchburg) scattered two hits and struck out 10 batters as Franklin Pierce University earned a split with Pace University in a Northeast-10 Conference softball doubleheader on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Franklin Pierce Softball Field. After falling in the first game, 5-3, the Ravens came back to earn a 3-0 in the second game of the day behind Jacobs.

Bentley Takes Two From Franklin Pierce
Bentley Takes Two From Franklin Pierce

April 17, 2008

RINDGE, N.H. (April 17, 2008) – Bentley College used solid pitching and timely hitting to take a pair of games from Franklin Pierce University in a Northeast-10 Conference softball doubleheader at the Franklin Pierce Softball Field on Thursday afternoon. Bentley earned a 3-2 decision in eight innings to take the first game, then followed with a 7-0 victory in game two in the Ravens’ home opener.

Franklin Pierce Comes Back to Split with Merrimack
Franklin Pierce Comes Back to Split with Merrimack

April 16, 2008

LEOMINSTER, Mass. (April 16, 2008) – The Franklin Pierce University softball team earned a hard-fought split with Northeast-10 Conference opponent Merrimack College in a conference doubleheader at Lassie League Field on Wednesday afternoon. After Merrimack took the first game, 4-1, the Ravens came back to force extra innings and eventually earned a 2-1 eight-inning win in the back end of the twinbill.

Franklin Pierce Takes One of Two With Saint Anselm
Franklin Pierce Takes One of Two With Saint Anselm

April 15, 2008

MANCHESTER, N.H. (April 15, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University earned a split with in-state rival Saint Anselm College in a Northeast-10 Conference softball doubleheader at the South Athletic Field on Tuesday afternoon. The Ravens came back late to earn a 5-3 win in the opening game before Saint Anselm took a 3-2 decision in the late game.

Franklin Pierce Swept By Le Moyne
Franklin Pierce Swept By Le Moyne

April 13, 2008

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (April 13, 2008) – Le Moyne College belted out 26 hits and scored 24 runs as the Dolphins took a pair of games from Franklin Pierce University in a Northeast-10 Conference softball doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at the Niland Athletic Center. Le Moyne took the first game, 11-0, and earned the sweep with a 13-2 win in game two.

Franklin Pierce Held Off By Adelphi in Sweep
Franklin Pierce Held Off By Adelphi in Sweep

April 10, 2008

LEOMINSTER, Mass. (April 10, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University held the Adelphi University softball team to eight runs in two games, but the Ravens could not earn a victory in the Panthers’ doubleheader sweep on Thursday afternoon at Lassie League Field. Adelphi shut out Franklin Pierce in the first game, 4-0, and held on for a 4-2 win in the back end of the twinbill.

Franklin Pierce Earns Split With American International
Franklin Pierce Earns Split With American International

April 08, 2008

LEOMINSTER, Mass. (April 8, 2008) – The Franklin Pierce University softball team earned a hard-fought split with American International College in a Northeast-10 Conference softball doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at Lassie League Field. The Ravens dropped the first game, 4-2, before coming back in game two to win, 3-1, and earn the split.

Saint Rose Sweeps Franklin Pierce, 9-0
Saint Rose Sweeps Franklin Pierce, 9-0

April 08, 2008

RINDGE, N.H. (April 8, 2008) – The College of Saint Rose collected a 9-0 victory over Franklin Pierce University in Northeast-10 Conference women’s tennis action this afternoon.

Franklin Pierce Loses Two Heartbreakers at Dowling
Franklin Pierce Loses Two Heartbreakers at Dowling

April 06, 2008

BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. (April 6, 2008) – The Franklin Pierce University softball team dropped a pair of heartbreakers to Dowling College in non-conference action on Sunday afternoon at Golden Lions Field. Dowling scored once in the bottom of the seventh to earn a 1-0 win in the first game, then plated one in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 win in the second contest.

Saint Anselm Sweeps Franklin Pierce, 9-0
Saint Anselm Sweeps Franklin Pierce, 9-0

April 06, 2008

MANCHESTER, N.H. (April 6, 2008) – The Saint Anselm College women’s tennis team swept all nine matches to earn a 9-0 victory over Franklin Pierce University in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup on Sunday afternoon.