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Ellis Cooper Shines in Final Game in FPU Uniform at Reese's All-Star Game
March 31, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (March 31, 2014) – Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball senior forward Ellis Cooper (Northampton, Mass.) shined once again in his final game in an FPU uniform during Friday’s Reese’s Division II College All-Star Game in Evansville, Ind.
Men's Basketball Fans Can Follow Ellis Cooper Live During Friday's All-Star Game
March 27, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (March 27, 2014) – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced on Thursday that the 2014 Reese’s Division II College All-Star Game – featuring Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball standout Ellis Cooper (Northampton, Mass.) – will be broadcast live online via an audio feed at http://wpsrhd.com(.)
Ellis Cooper Selected to Compete in 2014 NABC Reese's Division II All-Star Game
March 21, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (March 21, 2014) – Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball senior standout Ellis Cooper (Northampton, Mass.) has been invited and will compete in the 2014 Reese’s Division II College All-Star Game, presented by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). The contest will be held next Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., which is serving as the host site for the 2014 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Elite Eight. The contest will be on Friday, which is the day in between the national semifinals and finals.
Men's Basketball Standout Ellis Cooper Earns Three East Region Honors
March 20, 2014
Cooper earned Daktronics Second-Team All-East Region honors, but that award paled in comparison to the other two prestigious accolades, including being named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-East Region First-Team, and being placed on the NCAA Division II East Regional All-Tournament Team.
Men's Basketball Falls to SCSU 79-77 in Second Round of NCAA Tournament
March 16, 2014
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (March 16, 2014) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team dropped a heart-breaking 79-77 decision in the final :02 to Southern Connecticut State in the second round of the 2014 NCAA Division II Tournament East Regional on Sunday night at the Moore Fieldhouse in New Haven, Conn.
Men's Basketball Advances to NCAA Second Round with 66-65 Win over PhilaU
March 15, 2014
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (March 15, 2014) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team advanced to the second round of the 2014 NCAA Division II Tournament East Regional on Saturday night with a 66-65 first round win over Philadelphia University at the Moore Fieldhouse in New Haven, Conn.
Men's Basketball Earns At-Large Bid to NCAA Tournament; #4 Seed in East Regional
March 09, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (March 9, 2014) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team received an at-large bid to the 2014 NCAA Division II Tournament East Regional on Sunday night, as the Ravens were tabbed as the fourth seed for next weekend’s event.
Men's Basketball Falls to Le Moyne 73-59 in NE-10 Quarterfinals
March 02, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (March 2, 2014) – Connor Mahoney tossed in a career-high 22 points to lead third-seeded Le Moyne to a 73-59 upset win over the second-seeded Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team on Sunday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Northeast-10 Conference Championship at The Fieldhouse in Rindge.
Trio of Ravens Led by Ellis Cooper Earn NE-10 Men's Basketball All-Conference Honors
February 28, 2014
Cooper earned All-NE-10 First-Team honors for the second time in three seasons, while junior forward Ryen Vilmont (Philadelphia, Pa.) landed on the second-team, and freshman guard Donte Gittens (Hartford, Conn.) was placed on the all-rookie team.
Men's Basketball Set to Host Le Moyne in NE-10 Quarterfinals on Sunday
February 27, 2014
Tickets for the game are $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, and $1 for college students with a valid NE-10 ID. The first 150 Franklin Pierce students that present their school ID at the front door will have the cost of their ticket covered, courtesy of Franklin Pierce Athletics.
Men's Basketball Tripped up at Bentley 80-66 in Regular Season Finale
February 25, 2014
WALTHAM, Mass. (February 25, 2014) – Three different Bentley players scored 18 points apiece, and the Falcons downed the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team, 80-66, Tuesday night in the regular season finale at the Dana Center in Waltham, Mass.
Men's Basketball Reaches 20-Win Plateau for Third-Straight Season in 77-69 Win over Merrimack
February 22, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (February 22, 2014) – Senior forward Ellis Cooper (Northampton, Mass.) topped 20 points for the fourth-consecutive game with a total of 24 to lead the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team to a 77-69 win over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at The Fieldhouse in Rindge.
Men's Basketball Pulls Out Late 76-73 Win over Stonehill
February 19, 2014
EASTON, Mass. (February 19, 2014) – Senior forward Ellis Cooper (Northampton, Mass.) netted 20 points for his third-consecutive 20-plus point scoring output, and that point total along with some clutch shots by other Ravens late propelled the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team to a 76-73 triumph over Stonehill on Wednesday night at Merkert Gymnasium in Easton, Mass.
Men's Basketball Can't Complete Furious Rally in Tough 90-85 Setback to Saint Anselm
February 15, 2014
MANCHESTER, N.H. (February 15, 2014) – Senior forward Ellis Cooper (Northampton, Mass.) pumped in 20 points, but a slow start by the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team could not be overcome despite a furious second-half rally in a tough 90-85 setback at Saint Anselm on Saturday in Stoutenburgh Gym in Manchester, N.H.
Men's Basketball Caps Wild Rally with 76-75 Win over SNHU
February 11, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (February 11, 2014) – Senior forward Ellis Cooper (Northampton, Mass.) returned Tuesday night from a two-week layoff due to injury, and didn’t look like he missed a beat with an inspiring double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds to help the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team rally from a double-digit second-half deficit for a thrilling 76-75 win over Southern New Hampshire at The Fieldhouse in Rindge.
Men's Basketball Gets Back on Winning Track with 74-70 Win over Assumption
February 08, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (February 8, 2014) – Four Ravens scored in double-figures, led by junior forward Ryen Vilmont’s (Philadelphia, Pa.) 18 points, and the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team got back on the winning track Saturday afternoon with a 74-70 triumph over Assumption at The Fieldhouse in Rindge.