Recap by student-staff writer Ryan Fitzpatrick

RINDGE, N.H. (2/15/25)– The Franklin Pierce men's basketball team fell to Pace University 74-52 on Saturday afternoon at the Fieldhouse. Despite a strong showing from Demariontay Hall (Springfield, Mass.), the Ravens struggled from the field and were unable to keep pace with the Setters.

Score: Pace 74, FPU 52
Records: Pace (21-4,13-4 NE10), FPU (3-22, 2-16 NE10)
Location: The Fieldhouse, Rindge, N.H.
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Ravens got out to an early lead with Pierce Prendergast (Bayport, N.Y.) making a 3 followed by a dunk from Demariontay Hall (Atlanta, Ga.). Quickly after that, Jabari Nurse makes a layup, and Jaden Kealey makes a 3 pointer to tie it at 5. Hall led the Ravens' offense in the first half, scoring 9 points before the break. A 14-6 run gave Pace a 19-13 advantage halfway through the opening half. Later on in the half, four straight buckets netted for the Setters increasing their lead to 37-24.
• Pace continued to make it rain down on the Ravens during the snowy day in Rindge. The Ravens struggled to convert shots as Trey Boyd III led the offensive surge for the Setters. Despite the Ravens scoring late, the Setters had a large enough lead to seal the victory, 74-52.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:

• Demariontay Hall led the Ravens with 20 points.
• Donte Pope contributed 12 points and 5 rebounds, hitting 3-of-7 from deep.
• The Ravens shot just 30.6% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS:
The Ravens return to action on Wednesday when facing Bridgeport at 7:00pm for Senior Night.