GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (1/28/26) - In an NE10 road matchup against Adelphi University, the Ravens made a strong comeback late in the game but were unable to recover from the early deficit, falling to the Panthers 71-83. 

Score: Franklin Pierce 71, Adelphi 83 

Records: Franklin Pierce (5-15, 1-9 NE10), Adelphi (14-6, 6-4 NE10) 

Location: Center for Recreation and Sport, Garden City, N.Y. 

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Adelphi jumped out to control in the opening half, using an efficient offensive stretch and pressure defense to take a 41–24 lead into the break. Franklin Pierce struggled to find a rhythm early, shooting 34.6 percent from the field in the first 20 minutes while Adelphi capitalized on transition opportunities and second-chance points. 
• The Ravens responded after halftime, scoring 47 points in the second half and shooting 54.3 percent from the floor. Leading the charge was Raymond Baka (Atlanta, Ga.) and Anthony Parker (Middletown, Conn.), both putting up big numbers for the Ravens. Following Baka and Parker were Dylan Goodman (Long Island, N.Y.) with 12 points. 
• Despite the offensive improvement, Adelphi maintained its advantage behind a balanced scoring attack. Mason Jackson led all scorers with 24 points and added six rebounds, while Al-Fatir Connor chipped in 18 points and Dayshaun Walton contributed 15 points and nine rebounds. Adelphi also held a slight edge on the glass and finished with 11 three-pointers to help keep the Ravens at bay. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS 

• Baka recorded a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. 
• Parker had 19 points. 
• The Ravens shot 45.9% from the field, 30.0% in threes, and 60.0% behind the line. 

NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens return to the fieldhouse for a NE10 matchup against Pace University at 3:30 PM.