The men’s baskettball team needed a win to keep their season alive and put them into the NE- 10 playoffs. However, not even a late rally and the support of a rowdy student cheering section on senior night was enough as the team fell short to the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks 71- 68 in front of a crowd 299 strong.
The Ravens and River Hawks opened the game trading baskets, keeping the score close until the end of the first half when River Hawks took a ten point lead 42 to 32.
The River Hawks opened the second half on a 5-0 scoring run, but the Ravens refused to lay down on senior night. Senior Terrell Ray had 15 points and 8 rebounds while fellow senior Marcus Wellman contributed 3 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Junior Guard Jeff Manchester went 5 of 9 for 15 points from three point land and Kyle Caiola added a game high 19 points keeping the Ravens close with a 6 point deficit with 3:40 left to play. Kinard Dozier knocked down a free throw with 30 seconds left to play to cap a 14-4 run to cut the lead down to three. But the River Hawks proved to be too much for the Ravens as they ended the night shooting over 46% from the floor and 76% from the free throw line. They left the Fieldhouse with a win as a last second shot for the tie and an over time opportunity was missed from the corner, ending the game and the season for the Ravens.
With the loss, the Ravens finished their season 12-15 overall (7-15 in the NE-10).
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