Consistency has been has been the hallmark of Franklin & Marshall men’s basketball. Fans have come to expect winning seasons, conference championship and NCAA appearances. Despite a few “rebuilding years” that is exactly what the Diplomat faithful have witnessed over the years.
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Diplomats Have a Hoot in Centennial Opener
Franklin & Marshall’s women won eight of the 11 races swam during a 140-64 defeat of Bryn Mawr. The Diplomats draw even on the season at 1-1 and open the conference season 1-0. The Owls dropped to 0-2 (0-1 CC).
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Miller Named Academic All-District
Franklin & Marshall senior offensive lineman, Clarke Miller, was named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District II Football Second Team when it was released on Thursday.
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2009-10 Women's Basketball Season Preview
When the 2009-10 Franklin & Marshall women’s basketball team takes the court, fans at the Mayser Center will see a lot of new faces. Gone is Cara Landolfi who turned in six double-doubles, and Amanda Miceli who scored in double-digits in eight games. Also gone is one of the most decorated players in F&M history, Sarah Meisenberg.
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F&M (7-1, 5-1 CC) at Johns Hopkins (6-2, 5-1 CC)
Johns Hopkins and Franklin & Marshall meet for the 61st time in a series that began in Baltimore with a 10-3 F&M win in 1912. The Diplomats hold a 34-24-2 lead in the series and an 18-11-2 lead at Homewood Field. Since Centennial Conference play began in 1983, Johns Hopkins owns a 14-12 lead, but F&M has a 7-6 edge in Baltimore. Hopkins had won five straight at home over F&M leading up to the 2007 meeting – the last game at Hopkins, a 19-11 F&M win.
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Diplomats Fall in First Round
Two second half goals led Dickinson to a 2-0 victory over Franklin & Marshall in the first round of the Centennial Conference (CC) playoffs Wednesday afternoon. The loss brings the 2009 season to an end for the Diplomats as they finish at 9-6-3. The Red Devils (13-3-2) will face Muhlenberg on Friday in the semifinals.
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Diplomats Fall to Fords
Juliana Morgan-Trostle’s late second half goal led Haverford to a 1-0 victory over Franklin & Marshall in the first round of the Centennial Conference (CC) field hockey playoffs Wednesday evening. The loss ends the 2009 season for the Diplomats, finishing at 10-8. The Fords (9-9) will face Ursinus on Saturday in the semifinals.
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Twenty-Seven Diplomats Named to Academic Honor Roll
Twenty-seven Diplomats have been named to the 2009 Centennial Conference (CC) Fall Academic Honor Roll. To be nominated for the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must participate in at least 50% of his or her team’s contests, be a sophomore or higher and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.40.
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Playoffs!
It has been a successful and productive fall season for Franklin & Marshall athletics with three teams advancing to the Centennial Conference (CC) playoffs in their respective sports. The Diplomats’ Field Hockey, Men’s Soccer and Volleyball teams all made the CC postseason.
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Willert Named Diplomat of the Week
Becky Willert scored four goals last week leading the Diplomats to a 2-0 record in the week. Willert tallied two goals in a 4-1 win over York and picked up two more, including the game winner, in a 4-2 win over Swarthmore. The win over the Garnet secured a playoff spot for the Diplomats.
Harrison and Lovett Earn POTW Honors
Franklin & Marshall quarterback, John Harrison (Flourtown, Pa./La Salle College H.S.), and cornerback, Barry Lovett (Brooklyn, N.Y. / Poly Prep), were named Centennial Conference (CC) Players of the Week. Harrison was named the Co-Offensive Player of the Week, while Lovett was the conference’s Defensive Player of the Week.
