RINDGE, N.H. (1/13/26) – The Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team erased an early deficit and led at halftime, but a decisive third-quarter run by Saint Michael's College proved to be the difference as the Ravens fell, 58–55, in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup Tuesday evening at The Fieldhouse.
Score: Saint Michael's 58, Franklin Pierce 55
Records: Franklin Pierce 1–14 (0–6 NE10), Saint Michael's 8–6 (3–3 NE10)
Location: The Fieldhouse (Rindge, N.H.)
Date: January 13, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Saint Michael's opened the game with an early push, holding Franklin Pierce to 11 points in the first quarter and taking a 16–11 lead after one. The Ravens responded in the second quarter, using improved shooting and defensive pressure to swing momentum.
- Franklin Pierce outscored Saint Michael's 23–8 in the second quarter. Three-pointers from Natalie Beaudoin (Lewiston, Maine) and Emily Mennillo (Orange, Conn.), along with a late basket from Lova Engren Wiorek (Stockholm, Sweden), capped an 11–2 run that gave the Ravens a 34–24 halftime advantage.
- Saint Michael's answered in the third quarter, outscoring Franklin Pierce 20–7 in the period. The Purple Knights tied the game at 40–40 with 4:16 remaining and moved ahead late at the free-throw line to take a 44–41 lead into the final quarter.
- The fourth quarter featured six ties and multiple lead changes. Armani Rivera (Pawtucket, R.I.) converted a layup to cut the deficit to two in the final minutes, but Saint Michael's converted key free throws down the stretch to secure the 58–55 victory.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Natalie Beaudoin led Franklin Pierce with 15 points, including three three-pointers.
- Franklin Pierce shot 31.5% from the field and 13.3% from three-point range.
- Saint Michael's finished at 36.0% shooting and went 8-of-16 from beyond the arc.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens will continue NE10 play at home when they host Saint Anselm, Saturday (1/17). Tip-off is set for 1:30 in the Fieldhouse.
