RINDGE, N.H. (12/6/25) – In a wire-to-wire matchup that featured six ties and three lead changes, the Franklin Pierce men's basketball team came up just short in a 65–63 decision to Adelphi on Saturday afternoon inside The Fieldhouse. The Ravens led for more than 18 minutes and held momentum late, but a final-second Panther layup proved to be the difference. 

Score: Adelphi 65, Franklin Pierce 63
Records: Franklin Pierce (2–4, 0–3 NE10), Adelphi (7–1, 2–0 NE10)
Location: The Fieldhouse, Rindge, N.H.
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Anthony Parker powered the Ravens offensively, leading the team with 19 points while adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists to spark multiple second-half runs. 
• Franklin Pierce held advantages in transition and on the offensive glass, posting an 8–4 fast-break edge and a 10–9 margin in second-chance points. 
• Adelphi earned the deciding edge inside and at the line, winning points in the paint 36–26 and converting 81.3% of its free throws. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS 

• Al-Fatir Connor led the Ravens across the board, finishing with a game-high 20 points along with 6 rebounds and 2 steals.
• Franklin Pierce outscored Adelphi in fast-break and second-chance opportunities, holding an 8–4 edge in transition and a 10–9 margin on the offensive glass.
• Adelphi gained the final edge through efficiency inside and at the line, winning points in the paint 36–26 and shooting 81.3% from the stripe.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens head to non-conference play as they travel to Queens College, Wednesday (12/10). Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.