2017-18 Men's Basketball News
Men’s Basketball Earns Team Academic Excellence Award from NABC
July 17, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (July 17, 2018) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team has been selected as a recipient of the Team Academic Excellence Award by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, as announced earlier this month by the NABC.
McDevitt Caps Collegiate Career With NE10 Third Team Selection
February 26, 2018
Franklin Pierce University senior forward Mike McDevitt (Cumberland, Maine) has been chosen to the 2017-18 Northeast-10 Conference Men’s Basketball Third Team it was announced Monday morning by the league office.
Men’s Basketball Season Ends With Senior Night Loss to Bentley
February 20, 2018
Three players scored in double figures including senior Asante Sandiford (Boston, Mass.) as the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team wrapped up their 2017-18 season with a 97-82 defeat by Northeast-10 Conference opponent Bentley University Tuesday evening at the Fieldhouse. With the victory, the Falcons end their campaign at 15-11, 12-9 NE10 while the Ravens conclude the year at 14-12, 9-12 NE10.
Penmen Pull Away From Ravens With Dominant Second Half Showing
February 17, 2018
The Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team dropped a 96-66 decision to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Southern New Hampshire University Saturday afternoon at the SNHU Fieldhouse. With the victory, the Penmen improve to 14-11, 10-10 NE10 while the Ravens fall to 14-11, 9-11 NE10.
Fadojutimi Shines on Both Ends, Ravens Pull Away With 21-0 Second Stanza Run Against Assumption
February 14, 2018
Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball sophomore guard Doyin Fadojutimi (Temple Hills, Md.) was just about automatic shooting the ball Wednesday Night as he manufactured a career-high 23 points to go along with a contest-best eight boards in an 80-62 victory versus Northeast-10 Conference opponent Assumption College in The Fieldhouse. The win, the Ravens fourth over their last five duels improves their mark to 14-10, 9-10 NE10 and the setback sends the Greyhounds to 7-18, 3-16 NE10.
Ravens Shooting Tails Off In Second Half During Back and Forth Conference Showdown
February 10, 2018
Four starters of the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball team scored in double-figures including senior team captain Mike McDevitt (Cumberland, Maine) who dropped a team-high 24 points in an 84-78 defeat to Northeast-10 Conference opponent Stonehill College Saturday afternoon in the Fieldhouse. With the win, the Skyhawks fourth in a row improves them to 15-9 overall and 11-7 NE10 while the setback stopped the Ravens three-game winning streak and dropped their mark to 13-10, 8-10 NE10.
Starters, Streaky Shooting Carry Ravens to Huge Conference Victory
February 08, 2018
Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball sophomore guard Doyin Fadojutimi (Temple Hills, Md.) manufactured his first career double-double with 19 points and a career-high 13 rebounds as the Ravens went into Hammel Court and dispatched Northeast-10 Conference opponent Merrimack College 92-74 Thursday evening. With the win, the Ravens roll to 13-9 overall and 8-9 NE10 while the Warriors fall to 15-9, 11-6 NE10.
Hoops Twinbill Tonight Postponed Due to Weather
February 07, 2018
The Franklin Pierce University Athletic Department has announced a change to the basketball doubleheader originally scheduled for tonight at Northeast-10 Conference opponent Merrimack College.
McDevitt Rebounds From Early Foul Trouble, Ravens Rally Late to Squeak Out Overtime Win at Saint Michael’s
February 03, 2018
Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball senior forward Mike McDevitt (Cumberland, Maine) tallied a team-high 26 points in a thrilling 92-91 overtime victory versus Saint Michael’s College Saturday afternoon at the Ross Sports Center. With the win, the Ravens improve to 12-9 overall and 7-9 NE10 while the Purple Knights fall to 5-16, 2-14 NE10.
House of Horrors: Hawks Drop Eighth Straight in Fieldhouse, Bench Flourishes in Raven Victory
January 31, 2018
The Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball bench trio of Sam van Oostrum (Sheffield, England), Devonte McCall (Amherst, Mass.) and Sean Fasoyiro (Houston, Texas) accounted for 31 bench points as the Crimson and Grey upended defending Northeast-10 Conference champion Saint Anselm College 93-88 Wednesday evening in a rowdy and ruckus Fieldhouse. The victory snapped a two-game losing skid for the Ravens as they moved to 11-9 overall and 6-9 NE10 while the Hawks fall to 16-5, 11-4 NE10.
Raven Basketball Is Saving Lives from Cancer from Beyond The Arc in the Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge
January 29, 2018
Making 3-point shots this basketball season has taken on additional meaning for the Franklin Pierce University basketball teams. The Ravens are using their spotlight on the court to raise money for the American Cancer Society as a part of the national Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge.
McCall Produces Double-Double, Ravens Drop Close Conference Contest
January 27, 2018
Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball freshman forward Devonte McCall (Amherst, Mass.) recorded his first ever double-double with a career-high 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Ravens fell to Northeast-10 Conference opponent American International College 86-83 Saturday afternoon at the Henry A. Butova Gymnasium. With the win, the Yellow Jackets move to 11-10 overall and 6-7 in league play while the Crimson and Grey drop to 10-9, 5-9 NE10.
Four Score In Double Figures, Chargers Rally Late For Conference Win
January 23, 2018
University of New Haven men’s basketball freshman guard Derrick Rowland played 27 minutes off the bench and scored a game-high 19 points including a 5-of-6 (83.3%) showing from downtown as Franklin Pierce University suffered a 74-63 setback to their Northeast-10 Conference foes Tuesday night at Charger Gymnasium. With the victory, the Chargers move to 11-7, 8-5 NE10 while the loss sends the Ravens to 10-8, 5-8 NE10.
Sandiford Snags First Ever NE10 Weekly Award
January 22, 2018
Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball senior forward Asante Sandiford (Boston, Mass.) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week Monday afternoon by the league offices. This is the first time Sandiford has netted a Player of the Week honor and the second time a Raven athlete has been selected this season.
Superior Post Presence Guides Ravens to 80-72 Win
January 20, 2018
Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball forward Asante Sandiford scored a game-high 20 points while teammate Doyin Fadojutimi (Temple Hills, Md.) dropped 19 points to lead the Ravens to their seventh win over their last nine games, an 80-72 victory versus Northeast-10 Conference opponent Adelphi University Saturday afternoon at the Fieldhouse. With the win, the Crimson and Grey improve to 10-7, 5-7 NE10 while the Panthers drop to 6-14, 2-10 NE10.
Wednesday's Basketball Games to be Played as Scheduled
January 17, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (January 17, 2018) -- Despite the snowy weather throughout the Northeast, Wednesday's basketball doubleheader between Franklin Pierce University and Southern Connecticut State will be played as scheduled at Franklin Pierce's Fieldhouse.