FLUSHING, N.Y. (11/30/25) - The Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team wrapped up its weekend in New York on Sunday afternoon, falling 69-51 to Molloy inside Fitzgerald Gymnasium.
Score: Molloy 69, Franklin Pierce 51
Records: Franklin Pierce (0–5), Molloy (12-7)
Location: Fitzgerald Gymnasium – Flushing, N.Y.
Date: November 30, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Franklin Pierce found itself playing from behind early, as Molloy opened the afternoon on a 21–0 run and took a 27–4 lead after the first quarter. The Lions capitalized on turnovers and second-chance opportunities to control the pace of the opening 10 minutes.
- The Ravens responded well in the second quarter, outscoring Molloy 16–13 behind timely perimeter shooting and improved defensive pressure. Angelisse Meléndez sparked the offense with a pair of threes, while Janaya Prince-Baquero added another from deep as FPU settled into a better offensive rhythm. A late 11–0 run cut the deficit to 20–40 heading into halftime.
- Franklin Pierce continued to climb in the third quarter with Meléndez knocking down another three and Prince-Baquero adding a pair of layups to trim the margin to 14, but Molloy answered with timely buckets and free throws to maintain a double-digit cushion.
- In the fourth, the Ravens put together their most efficient offensive quarter of the game—shooting 61.5% from the field—but the early deficit proved too large to erase. Molloy held steady down the stretch to secure the home victory.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Angelisse Meléndez paced the Ravens with a team-high 12 points, all coming from beyond the arc.
- The Ravens hit 7 threes, including stretches of strong perimeter offense in the middle quarters.
- FPU's bench contributed 26 points and Franklin Pierce forced 17 turnovers.
- The Ravens' best quarter came in the fourth, shooting 61.5% while outscoring Molloy 18–14.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens will return to NE10 play as they travel to Southern Connecticut, Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. in New Haven, Connecticut.
