HANOVER, N.H. (12/16/25) – The Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team traveled north on Tuesday to face Division I Ivy League opponent Dartmouth in an Education Day matchup at Leede Arena. Playing in front of a crowd filled with local students, the Ravens battled throughout but ultimately fell to the Big Green, 68–50.

Score: Franklin Pierce 50, Dartmouth 68 
Records:  Franklin Pierce (0-9,0-3 NE10), Dartmouth (8-2,0-0 Ivy League)
Location: Leede Arena, Hanover, New Hampshire 
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2025  

HOW IT HAPPENED  

• The opening quarter was defined by Dartmouth's perimeter shooting, as the Big Green connected from deep, while Franklin Pierce answered with baskets from Liv Murray (Salem, N.H.), Paula Falcon Luque (Malaga, Spain), and Emily Mennillo (Orange, Conn.) to keep the game tight through the first 10 minutes. 
• The second quarter saw Franklin Pierce find its rhythm offensively, sparked by a three from Armani Rivera (Pawtucket, R.I.) and a pair of triples from Angelisse Melendez (North Providence, R.I.), while Laia Llorente (Madrid, Spain) added scoring inside, but Dartmouth edged the frame 23–19 behind steady production from Debra Hill. 
• The third quarter was fueled by Dartmouth's hot shooting from beyond the arc, as Nina Minicozzi and Zeynep Ozel combined for multiple three-pointers, while Franklin Pierce countered with baskets from Melendez, Rivera, Jaylene Pires (Yarmouth Port, Mass.), and Mennillo, but the Big Green extended the lead to 51–34 by the end of the period. 
• The fourth quarter saw Franklin Pierce continue to battle offensively behind a strong scoring stretch from Mennillo, who connected on multiple jumpers and a late three, while Edisha Galan (Manchester, Conn.) and Rivera added baskets inside, but Dartmouth maintained control through balanced scoring and free throws to close out the game with a 68–50 victory. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS  

• Franklin Pierce shot 39.6% from the field and matched Dartmouth with 26 points in the paint. 
• The Ravens received 26 points from the bench and totaled 20 points from their starting lineup. 
• Emily Mennillo led the Ravens in scoring with 18 points.  

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens return home for more non-conference action against Goldey-Beacom. They will tip-off at 12 p.m. on Friday (12/19) in the Fieldhouse.