Recap by student-staff writer Enrique Yee
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (2/22/25) – The Franklin Pierce men's basketball team fell to Southern Connecticut State University 107-65 on Saturday afternoon. The Ravens struggled to keep up with the Owls' hot shooting and dominance in the paint.
Score: FPU 65, SCSU 107
Records: FPU (3-24, 2-17 NE10), SCSU (15-10, 11-8 NE10)
Location: James Moore Fieldhouse, New Haven, CT
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Franklin Pierce stayed within reach early, with Pierce Prendergast (Bayport, N.Y.) knocking down a three to cut the deficit.
- The Owls built a commanding lead thanks to their 57.8% field-goal shooting and 44.4% mark from beyond the arc.
- Donte Pope (Middletown, Conn.) and Ja'Keese Kemp (Lakeland, Fla.) each contributed offensively, but the Ravens had trouble containing Southern Connecticut's fast break
- Southern Connecticut led by as much as 56 points in the second half, capitalizing on turnovers and second-chance opportunities.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:
- Pierce Prendergast led the Ravens with 13 points.
- Franklin Pierce shot 35.4% from the field and 40.6% from three, compared to Southern Connecticut's 57.8% and 44.4%, respectively.
- The Ravens were outrebounded 42-30, allowing 15 second-chance points.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce will travel to face American International College on Tuesday for their final game of the regular season, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m.
