2012-13 Women's Tennis News
Women’s Tennis Falls at Saint Michael’s, 9-0, to Conclude Season
April 14, 2013
COLCHESTER, Vt. (April 14, 2013) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s tennis team was defeated, 9-0, by Saint Michael’s in Northeast-10 Conference play at Saint Michael’s on Sunday.
Rodgers Leads Way Again, Women's Tennis Notches 6-3 Win Over AIC
April 10, 2013
MILFORD, N.H. (April 10, 2013) -- The Franklin Pierce University women's tennis team fought back after losses at both first singles and second singles on Wednesday evening to post a 6-3 win over American International in non-conference, neutral-site play at Hampshire Hills Sports and Fitness Club. Sophomore Leslie Rodgers (Westminster, Md.), senior Melissa Cohen (Queens, N.Y.) and sophomore Christine Boulanger (East Hampton, Conn.) all won twice each for Franklin Pierce.
Melbourne, Rodgers Win Twice Each; Women's Tennis Falls to Saint Anselm, 6-3
April 09, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (April 9, 2013) -- Sophomore Leslie Rodgers (Westminster, Md.) rallied for a 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory at fourth singles on Tuesday afternoon, a victory which tied the match at 3-3 at the time. However, the Franklin Pierce University women's tennis team dropped the remaining three matches still in play and suffered a 6-3 loss at home against Saint Anselm in Northeast-10 Conference play.
Women's Tennis Downed by Merrimack, 8-1
April 08, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (April 8, 2013) -- Sophomore Leslie Rodgers (Westminster, Md.) rolled to a win at fourth singles on Monday afternoon, but the Franklin Pierce University women's tennis team was defeated, 8-1, by Merrimack in Northeast-10 Conference play at Franklin Pierce.
Strong Doubles Play Not Enough as Women’s Tennis Falls to Le Moyne, 6-3
April 06, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (April 6, 2013) -- Junior Natasha McCarthy (Rindge, N.H.) posted dominant wins in both first singles and first doubles on Saturday morning, but the Franklin Pierce University women's tennis team dropped a 6-3 decision to Le Moyne in Northeast-10 Conference play at Franklin Pierce. Junior Kristine Kenny led Le Moyne with a straight-set win at second singles after earning a victory at third doubles.
Top Four Lead Women's Tennis to 7-2 Win Over Regis (Mass.)
April 05, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (April 5, 2013) -- Sophomore Emily Parrett (Amherst, N.H.) dropped just two games while posting lopsided wins in both first doubles and third singles on Friday afternoon, as the Franklin Pierce University women's tennis team picked up a 7-2 win over Regis (Mass.) in non-conference play at Franklin Pierce. Junior Natasha McCarthy (Rindge, N.H.) held down the top flights for the Ravens, as she won in both first doubles and first singles play.
Women's Tennis Falls to Assumption, 8-1
April 04, 2013
RINDGE, N.H. (April 4, 2013) -- Freshman Kirby Melbourne (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) and sophomore Leslie Rodgers (Westminster, Md.) teamed for an 8-4 win at second doubles on Thursday afternoon, but the Franklin Pierce University women's tennis team was defeated, 8-1, by Assumption in Northeast-10 Conference play at Franklin Pierce. Junior Erica Micciche won at both first doubles and first singles in the victory for Assumption.
Women’s Tennis Opens Spring Portion of Season With 7-2 Win Over Saint Rose
March 29, 2013
MILFORD, N.H. (March 29, 2013) – Freshman Kirby Melbourne (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) and sophomore Leslie Rodgers (Westminster, Md.) teamed for an 8-4 win at second doubles on Friday, before picking up straight-set wins at second and fourth singles, respectively, to lead the Franklin Pierce University women’s tennis team to a 7-2 win over Saint Rose in neutral-site, Northeast-10 Conference play at Hampshire Hills Sports and Fitness Club. Senior Jen Crego won at first singles and first doubles to factor in on both points for Saint Rose in defeat.
Women’s Tennis Squeaks Past Plymouth State, 5-4
October 11, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (October 11, 2012) – Sophomore Leslie Rodgers (Westminster, Md.) picked up a 6-3, 7-5 win at fifth singles on Thursday afternoon to finish off a 5-4 home win for the Franklin Pierce University tennis team over Plymouth State in non-conference play. Earlier in the day, Rodgers had teamed with sophomore Christine Boulanger (East Hampton, Conn.) to pick up a 9-7 win at third doubles.
Women’s Tennis Shutout at Adelphi, 9-0
October 06, 2012
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (October 6, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s tennis team was defeated, 9-0, on the road at Adelphi on Saturday afternoon in Northeast-10 play.
Hannah Weagle Scores Twice to Spark Women's Soccer to 2-0 Win at Bentley
September 26, 2012
WALTHAM, Mass. (September 26, 2012) -- Freshman forward Hannah Weagle (Ipswich, Mass.) scored a pair of goals to spark the Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team to a 2-0 triumph at Bentley on Wednesday in Waltham, Mass. The win snapped a four-match winless streak for the Ravens as they improved to 4-3-1 overall and 3-3-1 in the Northeast-10. Bentley fell to 3-3-2 and 1-3-2 in league play.
Women’s Tennis Clipped at New Haven, 5-4
September 23, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Conn. (September 23, 2012) – Freshman Aubrey Lovejoy (Holden, Mass.) won her matches at both second doubles and fourth singles on Sunday afternoon, but the Franklin Pierce University women’s tennis team was defeated, 5-4, on the road against New Haven in Northeast-10 Conference play.
Women’s Tennis Falls to Bentley, 9-0
September 19, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (September 19, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s tennis team was defeated, 9-0, at home by Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference play on Wednesday afternoon.
Women’s Tennis Downed at Stonehill, 9-0
September 14, 2012
EASTON, Mass. (September 14, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s tennis team was defeated, 9-0, on the road at Stonehill in Northeast-10 Conference play on Friday afternoon.
Women’s Tennis Kicks Off 2012-13 Season, Falls at SNHU, 9-0
September 13, 2012
MANCHESTER, N.H. (September 13, 2012) – The Franklin Pierce University women’s tennis team was defeated, 9-0, on the road at Southern New Hampshire in Northeast-10 Conference play on Thursday afternoon. The match was the 2012-13 season opener for both teams.
Marty Morrissey Tabbed as Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
August 28, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (August 28, 2012) – Franklin Pierce University Director of Athletics Bruce Kirsh announced on Tuesday that Marty Morrissey has been named the new Head Coach of both the men’s and women’s tennis programs, effective immediately. Morrissey brings four years of collegiate head coaching experience, all in the Division III New England Collegiate Conference, with him to the Ravens.