Recap by student-staff writer Ryan Fitzpatrick

RINDGE, N.H. (1/28/25) – Franklin Pierce University men's basketball team played catch-up throughout Tuesdays matchup after getting out to an early deficit. With a constant battle from the Ravens, they fell short in the final minutes.

Score: Assumption 94, Franklin Pierce 88
Records: Assumption (14-6, 9-4 NE10), Franklin Pierce (3-17, 2-10 NE10),
Location: The Fieldhouse, Rindge, NH
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Franklin Pierce jumped out to an early lead, scoring by a jumper from Ja'Keese Kemp (Lakeland, Fl) and a layup from Donte Pope (Middletown, CT). The Greyhounds quickly overtook that lead with key shots from Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton. That lead was extended by Jamal Barnes' 3-pointer. The Ravens struggle to have quick answers as they would fall behind by multiple possessions. Cunningham-Pemberton had 13 points heading into the half.
• The Ravens continued to claw their way into the game with big shots from Pope, as he tallied 21 points in the second half alone. Though, the Greyhounds kept pushing away the Ravens with Daouda Dembele coming alive late. Despite late points from Kemp and Pope, the Greyhounds kept answering and Ravens ran out of time, falling 94-88.

THE MOMENTS BY THE NUMBERS:

• Franklin Pierce was led by Donte Pope with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. 
• Franklin Pierce shot 41.1% from the field. Assumption shot 50.8%.
• The Greyhounds were dominant off the Bench, scoring 42 points opposed to the Ravens 17 bench points.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens head over to Long Island to face off against Adelphi Saturday, February 1st. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m.