MANCHESTER, N.H. (2/14/26) – The Franklin Pierce University men's basketball team went shot-for-shot with Saint Anselm for stretches on Saturday afternoon, but the Hawks' efficiency from beyond the arc and timely second-half runs proved decisive in a 95–84 Northeast 10 setback at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium.
Score: Franklin Pierce 84, Saint Anselm 95
Records: Franklin Pierce 6–19 (2–13 NE10), Saint Anselm 19–6 (12–3 NE10)
Location: Stoutenburgh Gymnasium, Manchester, N.H.
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Ravens came out aggressive offensively, trading baskets through the opening minutes. Enmanuel Ferreras (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) and Anthony Parker (Middletown, Conn.) each knocked down early shots to help Franklin Pierce briefly grab a first-half lead.
- Saint Anselm answered with a strong shooting stretch midway through the first half, connecting on multiple three-pointers to create separation. Raymond Baka (Atlanta, Ga.) kept the Ravens within striking distance, attacking the rim and hitting from beyond the arc as Franklin Pierce closed the half trailing 48–40.
- Out of the break, the Ravens continued to battle. Parker and Baka combined for key buckets, while Grgo Katic (Zagreb, Croatia) drilled a three to trim the margin to one possession at 59–58 midway through the second half.
- However, the Hawks responded with back-to-back transition scores and timely perimeter shooting to rebuild their lead. Despite multiple pushes that cut the deficit to single digits, Saint Anselm capitalized on fast-break opportunities and second-chance points down the stretch to secure the conference victory.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Raymond Baka led Franklin Pierce with 23 points, adding seven rebounds and four assists.
- Anthony Parker finished with 17 points and five rebounds, while Enmanuel Ferreras contributed 13 points and four rebounds.
- The Ravens shot 43.3 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from three-point range, connecting on 11 triples in the contest.
- Franklin Pierce totaled 34 rebounds and 23 bench points in the effort.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce returns to action on the road on Wednesday evening for a 7:30 p.m. NE10 matchup at SNHU.
