Recap by student-staff writer Ryan Fitzpatrick

RINDGE, N.H. (2/5/25) - The Franklin Pierce women's basketball team put on a show in the second quarter, propelling them to an 81-59 victory. Offensive rebounds, particularly from Sara (Naugatuck, Conn.)—proved too much to overcome.

Score: SNHU 59, FPU 81
Records: SNHU (9-11, 5-9 NE10), FPU (8-13, 5-10 NE10)
Location: The Fieldhouse, Rindge, N.H.
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Penmen jumped out to an early lead as Madison Hughes hits back-to-back 3-pointers and the Ravens getting on the board from Colette Mulderig (Scranton, Pa.) with a jumper. Down 8-2, the Ravens fought hard to finally take their first lead late in the first quarter with Liv Murray (Salem, N.H) making a 3-pointer.
• Early in the second quarter, the Ravens set the tone with a 3-pointer by Leanna Heitmann (Syracuse, NY).
• The Ravens closed the first half with a big lead, fueled by multiple baskets from Janessa Gonzalez (Meriden, Conn.), getting out to a 24 point lead.
• In the back-and-forth 3rd quarter, the Penmen take a different approach defensively, heading into a full-quart press. This pressured the Ravens into multiple turnovers.
• With an early timeout, the Ravens adjusted and answered, keeping the game in their hands heading into the 4th. Despites a constant fight from the Penmen, the deficit was too big to come back from.
• With 1:52 left in the final quarter, Paige Slaven (Long Beach Island, NJ) puts the game away with a layup, enabling Coach Swazey to rest his starters for the rest of the way.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:

• Colette Mulderig led the team with a double-double, tallying 13 rebounds and a season-high 28 points.
• The Ravens shot 40.7% from the field. Penmen shot 34.5%.
• The Ravens had 53 rebounds, and the Penmen had 28.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens are back in action at the Fieldhouse to face Saint Michaels, Saturday, February 8th at 1:30 for their ABA (Athletes backing athletes) game.