NEW HAVEN, CONN. (12/3/2025) - Franklin Pierce women's basketball dropped their match-up on Wednesday night, falling to Southern Connecticut, 61-42.
Score: Franklin Pierce 42, Southern Connecticut 61
Records: Franklin Pierce 0-6 (0-2 NE10), SCSU 5-2 (1-1 NE10)
Location: James Moore Fieldhouse, New Haven, Conn.
Date: December 3, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Southern Connecticut opened with steady offensive pressure, taking advantage of early rebounds and transition opportunities. Despite a few strong drives from the Ravens, the Owls led 19-14 after the first quarter.
- The Owls continued to control pace in the second, limiting Franklin Pierce to 8 points. SCSU's defensive pressure disrupted the Ravens' rhythm, entering halftime trailing 32-22.
- Out of the break, the Ravens found more offensive momentum with contributions from multiple players including Natalie Beaudoin. SCSU added 11 points in the third quarter, widening their advantage to 43-31.
- Franklin Pierce continued to battle in the fourth, getting to the free-throw line and finding scoring opportunities through the bench. However, a late scoring push from Southern Connecticut sealed the result, as the Owls finished the game with an 18-point fourth quarter to close out the game.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Beaudoin led the Ravens with 13 points, shooting 5-for-8 from the field and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc.
- Paula Falcon Luque added 9 points.
- Franklin Pierce shot 15-46 (32.6%) from the field and 8-10 (80%) at the free throw line.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens are back at the Fieldhouse to continue conference play on Saturday, December 6th. They will tip off against Adelphi University at home at 1:30PM.
