Ravens Struggle Against AIC, Shift Focus to Postseason

Recap by student-staff writer Enrique Yee

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (2/25/25) – The Franklin Pierce men's basketball team closed out the regular season with a 94-73 loss to American International College on Tuesday night. Despite a strong effort on the boards, the Ravens couldn't match AIC's hot shooting from beyond the arc.

Score: FPU 74, AIC 93
Records: FPU (3-25, 2-17 NE10), AIC (4-24, 3-17 NE10)
Location: Henry A. Butova Gym, Springfield, Mass. 
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• AIC jumped out early, building a 21-point lead that Franklin Pierce was never able to overcome.
• The Ravens dominated the offensive glass, scoring 24 second-chance points to stay within reach.
• AIC shot 54.0% from the field and 51.6% from three, compared to Franklin Pierce's 36.5% and 36.4%.
• AIC capitalized on transition play, outscoring the Ravens 31-11 on fastbreak points.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS: 

• Donte Pope scored a team-high 23 points
• Team Rebounds: Franklin Pierce 41, AIC 38.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens now turn their attention to the postseason as the first round begins Friday (2/28).