Recap by student-staff writer Enrique Yee

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (2/22/25) – The Franklin Pierce men's basketball team fell to Southern Connecticut State University 107-65 on Saturday afternoon. The Ravens struggled to keep up with the Owls' hot shooting and dominance in the paint. 

Score: FPU 65, SCSU 107

Records: FPU (3-24, 2-17 NE10), SCSU (15-10, 11-8 NE10)

Location: James Moore Fieldhouse, New Haven, CT

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Franklin Pierce stayed within reach early, with Pierce Prendergast (Bayport, N.Y.) knocking down a three to cut the deficit.
• The Owls built a commanding lead thanks to their 57.8% field-goal shooting and 44.4% mark from beyond the arc.
• Donte Pope (Middletown, Conn.) and Ja'Keese Kemp (Lakeland, Fla.) each contributed offensively, but the Ravens had trouble containing Southern Connecticut's fast break
• Southern Connecticut led by as much as 56 points in the second half, capitalizing on turnovers and second-chance opportunities. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS: 

• Pierce Prendergast led the Ravens with 13 points. 
• Franklin Pierce shot 35.4% from the field and 40.6% from three, compared to Southern Connecticut's 57.8% and 44.4%, respectively.
• The Ravens were outrebounded 42-30, allowing 15 second-chance points.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce will travel to face American International College on Tuesday for their final game of the regular season, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m.