2018-19 Women's Basketball News
Mark Swasey Returns to Lead Women’s Basketball Program
May 17, 2019
RINDGE, N.H. (May 17, 2019) – Mark Swasey will return to Franklin Pierce University as the 15th head coach in the history of the women’s basketball program, as announced on Friday by Rachel Burleson, Director of Athletics. Swasey – who was also the 11th head coach in the program’s history – will take the reins from Jen McKillop, who was already an Assistant Athletic Director and the department’s Senior Woman Administrator, and who will remain on-board as an Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, as well as the SWA.
Ravens in the Community: Women’s Basketball Volunteers at Special Olympics of New Hampshire for Second Straight Year
March 12, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball head coach Jeanette McKillop and her team spent this past Saturday at the Special Olympics of New Hampshire Unified Basketball Assessment and Individual Skills in Keene, N.H.
Lipinski Honored by NE10, Named to All-Rookie Team
March 04, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball freshman forward Izzy Lipinski (Farmington, Conn.) has been honored by the Northeast-10 Conference with a selection to the All-Rookie Team announced Monday afternoon by the league offices.
Ravens Game Tying Shot Goes Off the Mark, #13 Bentley Rallies Down 15 to Upend FPU in Season Finale
February 26, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball sophomore forward Freya Cooney (Woodbridge, England) scored 10 of her career-high 12 points part of an 18-3 game-opening run in the first quarter, however no. 13 nationally-ranked Bentley University came back to narrowly defeat the Crimson and Grey 57-55 Tuesday evening in the regular season finale at the Dana Center. With the win, the Falcons conclude the campaign at 26-2, 20-1 NE10 while Pierce wraps up the 2018-19 year at 4-22, 2-19 NE10.
Ravens Can Not Overcome SNHU’s First Quarter in Conference Defeat
February 23, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball players Sophia Holmes (Oakland, Maine) and Izzy Lipinski (Farmington, Conn.) scored a game-high 17 points apiece however Northeast-10 Conference and interstate rival Southern New Hampshire University came into The Fieldhouse and bested the Crimson and Grey 83-68 Saturday afternoon during the Ravens “Play 4 Kay Think Pink” game. With the win, the Penmen move to 17-10, 11-9 NE10 and the loss was the 21st overall for the Ravens and 18th in league play.
Sulejmani Leads All Scorers with Career-High Showing, Assumption Holds Off Ravens on the Road
February 20, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball freshman guard Lisa Sulejmani (Burlington, Vt.) scored a career and game-high 18 points during a 67-51 loss to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Assumption College Wednesday during “Play 4 Kay Night” at the Laska Gymnasium. With the win, the Greyhounds improve to 13-13, 8-11 NE10 while the Ravens lost their 20th game and 17th in league play.
Stonehill’s Post Presence Too Much For Ravens in 72-46 loss
February 16, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball freshman forward Izzy Lipinski (Farmington, Conn.) poured in a game-high 15 points while snaring a team-best eight rebounds – three offensive as the Ravens fell 72-46 to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Stonehill College Saturday afternoon at the Merkert Gymnasium. With the win, Stonehill moves to 17-7, 12-6 NE10 while the Crimson and Grey suffer their 19th loss overall and 16th in league play.
Holmes Hits Five Treys, Scores 26 in Raven Defeat to Merrimack
February 13, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball sophomore guard Sophia Holmes (Oakland, Maine) established a new personal-best with a game-high 26 points during an 83-70 loss to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Merrimack College Wednesday night at The Fieldhouse. With the win, the Warriors move to 17-7, 10-7 NE10 while the Ravens lost their 18th contest and 15th in league play.
Lipinski Claims Second NE10 Rookie of the Week Award
February 11, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball freshman forward Izzy Lipinski (Farmington, Conn.) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Week Monday afternoon by the league offices. It is the second time this season Lipinski has earned Rookie of the Week honors.
Lipinski Crushes On Both Ends, Scores Career-High 25 Points in Double-Double During Close Raven Loss
February 09, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball freshman forward Izzy Lipinski scored a career and game-high 25 points while notching her fifth double-double of the season during a close 74-70 setback to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Saint Michael’s College Saturday afternoon in The Fieldhouse. With the win, the Purple Knights gallop to 10-11, 6-10 NE10 while the Crimson and Grey lost their 17th overall contest and 14th in league play.
Ravens Battle with Hawks, Lose Closely Contested Conference Contest
February 06, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball freshman forward Izzy Lipinski (Farmington, Conn.) scored a team-high 15 points during the Ravens 57-45 loss to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Saint Anselm College Wednesday evening at the Stoutenburgh Gym. With the win, the Hawks soar to 16-4, 11-4 NE10 and the Ravens suffered their 16th loss and 13th in league play.
Sulejmani Double-Doubles with 13 Dimes as AIC Pulls Away Late
February 02, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball freshman guard Lisa Sulejmani (Burlington, Vt.) tallied her first ever double-double by matching a personal-best 17 points and handing out a career-high 13 assists as the Ravens faltered late in the fourth quarter during a 77-66 loss to Northeast-10 Conference opponent American International College Saturday afternoon at The Fieldhouse. With the win, the Yellow Jackets move to 11-11, 6-8 NE10 while the Ravens dropped their 15th battle and 12th league game.
Women’s Hoops Sends the Raven Faithful Home Happy with Thrilling Overtime Victory
January 30, 2019
Sophomore guard Sophia Holmes (Oakland, Maine) and freshman forward Izzy Lipinski (Farmington, Conn.) manufactured double-double efforts apiece as the Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball team pulled off a stunning 69-63 overtime victory against Northeast-10 Conference opponent the University of New Haven Wednesday evening during Blizzard Night at The Fieldhouse. With the win, the Ravens move to 4-14, 2-11 NE10 while the Chargers stumble to 13-8, 6-7 NE10.
Sulejmani Honored By NE10 With Rookie of the Week Award
January 28, 2019
Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball freshman guard Lisa Sulejmani (Burlington, Vt.) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Week Monday evening by the league offices. It is the second time this season a Raven has been chosen as top rookie by the NE10.
Adelphi Uses Second and Third Quarter Scoring Spurts to Fend Off Ravens
January 26, 2019
Three Franklin Pierce University women’s basketball players scored in double figures during a 79-53 setback to Northeast-10 Conference foe Adelphi University Saturday afternoon. The win sends the Panthers to 9-10, 6-6 in league play while the Crimson and Grey lost their 14th contest overall and 11th conference game.
Franklin Pierce University Basketball and Coaches vs. Cancer Aims to Save Lives with the Relaunch of the 3-Point Challenge
January 23, 2019
Making three-point shots this basketball season has taken on additional meaning for the Franklin Pierce University basketball programs. The Ravens are using their spotlight on the court to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society as a part of the national Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge.