COLCHESTER, Vt. (2/10/26) - Franklin Pierce battled early but ultimately fell on the road Tuesday evening, as Saint Michael's used a highly efficient offensive performance to hand the Ravens a 97–41 setback in Northeast 10 play inside the Ross Sports Center.
Score: Saint Michael's 97, Franklin Pierce 41
Records: Franklin Pierce 2–21 (1–13 NE10), Saint Michael's 11–11 (6–8 NE10)
Location: Ross Sports Center (Colchester, Vt.)
Date: February 10, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Franklin Pierce opened the game with early composure and even grabbed a brief lead following buckets from Laia Llorente (Madrid, Spain) and Jaylene Pires (Yarmouth Port, Mass.). However, Saint Michael's responded with an 11–0 run late in the quarter and carried a 27–12 advantage into the first break.
- The Ravens continued to compete in the second quarter, highlighted by scoring from Llorente and Pires, but the Purple Knights' perimeter shooting and second-chance points widened the margin. Saint Michael's shot 55.6% in the period and went 3-for-4 from three, stretching the lead to 54–24 at halftime
- Franklin Pierce generated quality looks in the third quarter, including baskets by Emily Mennillo (Orange, Conn.) and Armani Rivera (Pawtucket, R.I.), but Saint Michael's maintained its offensive rhythm with 20 made field goals through three periods and a 60.6% shooting clip overall entering the fourth.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Llorente and Mennillo each contributed six points.
- The Ravens went 4-for-6 at the free-throw line for a 66.7 percent mark.
- FPU collected 26 total rebounds (8 offensive, 18 defensive) and recorded 8 assists on its 17 made field goals.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce returns to action on Saturday, February 14 for an NE10 conference matchup at Saint Anselm. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:30 PM in Manchester, New Hampshire.
