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February 24, 2009

For Immediate Release

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

James Roche, Bentley (So., OF, Arlington, Mass.) - Slugged two homers during his first career five-hit game, including the game-winner in the 11th, to give Bentley an 11-10 win at Florida Tech. Provided Falcons a 6-5 lead with two-run homer in fifth and tied game with two-out RBI single in ninth. Overall, hit .348 (8-23) with five RBI and a .609 slugging percentage in five games. Was 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position.

Northeast-10 Co-Pitchers of the Week

Mike Adams, Franklin Pierce (Sr., SP, Orchard Park, N.Y.) - Started, threw five hitless innings and got the win as he combined with Kyle Vazquez to throw a no-hitter in the season-opener at Dowling. Retired 15 of the 16 batters faced, issuing one walk and striking out five.

Kyle Vazquez, Franklin Pierce (Jr., SP, Berlin, Conn.) - Threw four hitless innings out of the bullpen to pick up a save as he combined with Mike Adams to throw a no-hitter in the season-opener at Dowling. Retired 12 of the 13 batters he faced, hit one batter and struck out six.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Ben Benigno, Franklin Pierce (Fr., 3B, Trumbull, Conn.) - Hit 3-for-5 with three singles, drove in three runs and scored another in his collegiate debut in the 7-0 win at Dowling.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Brett Fistes, Bentley (Sr., SP, South Deerfield, Mass.) - Turned in an outstanding start against Saint Leo, allowing only four hits and one run in five innings. Did not issue a walk and struck out three.

Charlie Pagliarulo, Bentley (Jr., 2B, Medford, Mass.) - In five games against Sunshine State Conference members, hit .368 (7-19) with four runs scored, three RBI and a .478 on base percentage.

Weekly Notes:

FRANKLIN PIERCE: Saturday's season-opening no-hitter was the fifth no-hitter in Franklin Pierce's Division II history (1989-present) and the third no-hitter against fellow Division II competition. It is the second time the Ravens have opened the season with a no-hitter, the other being on March 9, 2002, when Chris Shank tossed a no-hitter against Fitchburg State. It is the first time multiple pitchers have combined to throw a no-hitter for Franklin Pierce.