CALDWELL, N.J. (12/13/25) – Franklin Pierce women's basketball battled early but could not overcome a tough third quarter, falling 38-54 to Caldwell University on Friday afternoon at the Newman Center.
Score: Franklin Pierce 38, Caldwell 54
Records: Franklin Pierce (0-8, 0-3 NE10), Caldwell (7-3, 2-2 CACC)
Location: Newman Center, Caldwell, New Jersey
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Ravens set the tone defensively in the opening quarter, holding Caldwell to just 10 points while building a 13–10 lead. Laia Llorente (Madrid, Spain) sparked Franklin Pierce offensively early, scoring six first-quarter points as the Ravens controlled the pace and limited Caldwell's shooting.
- Franklin Pierce extended its lead to as many as seven points midway through the second quarter, but Caldwell closed the half on a strong run. The Cougars used offensive rebounds and second-chance opportunities to edge ahead 27–22 at the break.
- The game turned decisively in the third quarter, as Franklin Pierce was held scoreless while Caldwell outscored the Ravens 13–0. Caldwell capitalized on turnovers and continued to control the glass, stretching its lead into double digits.
- Despite the setback, the Ravens showed resilience in the fourth quarter, outscoring Caldwell 16–14. Serenity Henderson (La Verne, Calif.) provided a boost off the bench, knocking down two three-pointers and finishing with six points, while Natalie Beaudoin (Lewiston, Maine) added four points in the final period. However, it wasn't enough as the Ravens fell, 38 to 54.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Llorente led the team with 8 points.
- Emily Mennillo (Orange, Conn.) played for 35 minutes.
- The Ravens shot 66.67% from the free throw line.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens stay on the road for a matchup against Dartmouth College on Tuesday, December 16th at 11:00 AM.
