GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (1/28/26) – The Franklin Pierce University women's basketball team opened the night with strong defensive energy, but Adelphi's early run created separation that the Ravens could not overcome as they dropped a 60–29 road decision on Wednesday evening.

Score: Franklin Pierce 29, Adelphi 60
Records: Franklin Pierce 1–18 (0–10 NE10), Adelphi 10–7 (4-6 NE10)
Location: Center for Recreation and Sport, Garden City, N.Y.
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Franklin Pierce generated several early stops but struggled to convert on the offensive end as Adelphi opened the game with a 14–2 first quarter. Laia Llorente (Madrid, Spain) provided the Ravens' first field goal of the night with a driving finish in the second quarter.
• Adelphi extended its lead through defensive pressure in the second period, creating turnovers and transition opportunities that pushed the margin heading into halftime.
• The Ravens responded with an improved defensive effort in the third and fourth quarters, holding Adelphi to nine points in the final frame. Emily Mennillo (Orange, Conn.) added a driving layup midway through the fourth to highlight the late push.
• Despite consistent effort throughout the second half, Franklin Pierce was unable to overcome the early deficit as Adelphi closed out the NE10 contest.

• Emily Mennillo led Franklin Pierce with 12 points and 5 rebounds.
• Franklin Pierce finished with 39 total rebounds, including nine on the offensive glass.
• Franklin Pierce shot 83.3 percent from the free-throw line, finishing 5-for-6.