STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (12/30/2025) - In their final game of 2025, Franklin Pierce fell to College of Staten Island 80-76.
Score: Franklin Pierce 76, Staten Island 80
Records: Franklin Pierce (4-7, 0-3 NE10), College of Staten Island (10-4, 2-1 ECC)
Location: Sports & Recreation Center, Staten Island, N.Y.
Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Franklin Pierce opened the game with a 4-0 run led by Raymond Baka. After trading points back and forth over the opening stretch, CSI battled back with momentum on the attack. Despite contributions from Anthony Parker and Baka, the Ravens were not able to hold on, heading into halftime down 46-39.
- In the second half, the Ravens came out aggressive on both ends of the court with strong drives from Parker, second-chance points, and baskets from Grgo Katic. As the half went on, Franklin Pierce kept the margin close, finding themselves within two points of CSI in the final minutes of play. Despite opportunities for the Ravens to take the lead or tie, the Dolphins sealed the outcome, 80-76.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- The Ravens shot 32-for-63 (50.8%) from the field, 6-for19- (31.6%) from three, and 6-of-11 (54.5%) at the free-throw line.
- Anthony Parker led FPU with 20 points, while Raymond Baka added 16 and Grgo Katic scored 10.
- Franklin Pierce score 42 points in the paint, 17 points off turnovers, and had 12 fast-break points.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens are back in action tomorrow at Goldey-Beacom College. They will tip-off in Wilmington, DE at 1:00 PM.
