Franklin Pierce University rallied late to defeat Southern New Hampshire University 78-67 in the NE10 quarterfinals, despite standout performances from Jess Knight and Meghan Gordon.

By the Numbers
  • Knight recorded a career-high 26 points and 14 rebounds.
  • Gordon contributed 14 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.
  • Freshman Abby Wager added 18 points.
  • Southern New Hampshire shot 41% from the field compared to Franklin Pierce's 38.3%.
  • Franklin Pierce outscored SNHU by 12 from the free-throw line.
State of Play
  • Southern New Hampshire lost their fifth consecutive game after winning 11 of the previous 13.
  • Franklin Pierce snapped a 12-game losing streak against SNHU.
  • Southern New Hampshire is awaiting their fate for the NCAA Championship.
What's Next

The Penmen will discover their NCAA Championship destiny during the NCAA Selection Show on March 10.

Bottom Line

Despite strong individual showings, Southern New Hampshire University fell to Franklin Pierce in the NE10 quarterfinals, marking their fifth consecutive loss and setting the stage for NCAA Championship uncertainty.