Three Northeast-10 Teams To Participate In 2008 NCAA Division II Northeast Regional
Franklin Pierce, the Northeast-10 Regular Season and Tournament Champion, earned the top seed in the upcoming NCAA Division II Northeast Regional and will host the six team tournament, which includes Bryant University, Southern Connecticut State University, Caldwell College (CACC), Dowling College (ECC) and C.W. Post (ECC).
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Friday, May 16
The Enterprise: 'Mom Helps Savastano Dish It Out at the Plate'
Scott Savastano is smart enough to know that mom still knows best. As a junior at Franklin Pierce College, it would be easy for the Plymouth native to shut his mother out of his decision-making, as so many college kids do, but Franklin Pierce baseball coach Jayson King is glad that his star shortstop hasnt taken that path.
Friday, May 16
Boston Globe: 'Bryant Prepared to Take Next Step'
When Bryant University men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressler breaks down Le Moyne, the Bulldogs' opponent tomorrow in the Division 2 NCAA Tournament semifinals, he makes one thing clear.
Friday, May 16
The Washington Times: 'Starting All Over Again'
Mike Pressler's cell phone buzzed throughout the 300-mile eastward journey along Interstate 90 two Sundays ago. Twice, the caller was Bryant University president Ronald Machtley.
Friday, May 16
The Post Standard: 'In Perfect Balance'
The true greatness of Mike McDonald can be found in the players around him on the Le Moyne College men's lacrosse team.
Friday, May 16
Boston Globe: 'For the Falcons, a Season to Soar'
Their team motto is "we believe, you believe." But after winning just two games last spring, and 15 over the last three years, what the Bentley College women's softball program accomplished this season was almost unbelievable.
Thursday, May 15
Le Moyne College: 'Sarah Reed Named First Team NFCA All-American'
Senior Sarah Reed was named to the 2008 Louisville Slugger / NFCA Division II All-American first team following a senior campaign where she led the Dolphins to a 46-11 record and a berth in the NCAA Northeast Regional.
Thursday, May 15
The Lowell Sun: 'Former Hoops Star Running For Glory At UMass Lowell'
Typically, collegiate athletes build on the skills they learned in high school. Lyra Clark is the exception to this rule. This former Nashua North basketball standout has reinvented herself as a middle-distance running sensation at UMass Lowell.
Wednesday, May 14
2008 Daktronics NCAA Division II Baseball All Northeast Region Teams Announced
Southern Connecticut's Karl Derbacher and Franklin Pierce's Mike Adams highlight the 2008 Daktronics All Northeast Region Teams as they were named the player and pitcher of the year respectively. In addition, 16 Northeast-10 student-athletes were named to the All Region Team.
Wednesday, May 14
The Keene Sentinel: 'Ravens rely on 'Grandfather''
It's Tuesday afternoon at Pappas Field, just two days before the Franklin Pierce baseball team opens up the NCAA Division II tournament by hosting the Northeast Regional, and the Ravens are warming up for practice.
Wednesday, May 14
Bentley College: 'Nugent Named National Recipient of ITA Ashe Award'
Senior Kelly Nugent (Lynnfield/Lynnfield HS) of the Bentley womens tennis team has been named the Division II national recipient of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Arthur Ashe Jr. Award for Leadership and Sportsmanship.