RINDGE, N.H (1/18/25) – The Franklin Pierce men's basketball team faced off against Southern Connecticut State University on Saturday at The Fieldhouse. Despite a strong start by the Ravens, the Owls' explosive offense and sharp three-point shooting propelled them to a dominant 105-74 victory.

Score: FPU 74, SCSU 105
Records: FPU (2-15, 1-8 NE10), SCSU (9-7, 5-5 NE10)
Location: The Fieldhouse, Rindge, New Hampshire
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Ravens jumped out to an early 14-9 lead at the 11:49 mark in the first half, with Trevon Thomas (Oak Park, Ill.) hitting a 3-pointer at 12:51 and Demariontay Hall (Atlanta, Ga.) adding a layup to extend the lead to five.
• Southern Connecticut stormed back as Chris Joe scored 10 straight points off the bench, helping the Owls take a 19-16 lead.
• Antonio Chandler and Christian McClease combined for six straight points, with Chandler dominating the boards, putting the Owls up by seven.
• The Owls' three-point shooting surged late in the first half, allowing them to build a lead as large as 19 before halftime.
• Donte Pope (Middletown, Conn.) opened the second half with a three-pointer, but Southern Connecticut kept up their momentum, cruising to a 105-74 win over Franklin Pierce.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:

• Donte Pope led the team with 20 points.
• Demariontay Hall earned a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
• The Ravens shot 41.3% from the field. The Owls shot 52.6%.
• The Ravens shot 18.2% from three-point range. The Owls shot 48.6%.
• The Ravens had 41 rebounds over the Owl's 40.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Franklin Pierce men's basketball team will hit the road when they face Saint Anselm on Wednesday, January 22nd. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM, following the women's game.