BIDDEFORD, Maine -- University of New England women's basketball sophomore guard Jordyn Franzen has been recognized as the D3hoops.com Region 2 Rookie of the Year and a 1st Team all-region selection, as the regional honors were announced on Tuesday (Mar. 15).

The D3hoops awards match up with the NCAA's new regional alignments in 2021-22. Region 2 consists of roughly half of the programs within the New England geography, including the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Little East Conference (LEC), New England Collegiate Conference (NECC), and New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) members, plus Brandeis University.

Complete release: 2021-22 D3hoops.com All-Region 2 Teams

The distinctions keep coming for Franzen, who was previously named as the CCC Player of the Year, New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Rookie of the Year [and NEWBA 2nd Team], and Maine Women's Basketball Coaches Association (MWBCA) Rookie of the Year [and Maine 2nd Team].

The Nor'easters finished the season with an 18-9 overall record and reached the semifinals of the CCC Championship.