After Becker jumped out to an early 4-2 lead, the Falcons ran off 23 of the next 27 points to open up a 25-8 lead nearly midway through the first stanza. Cope, who finished the game with a season-best 11 rebounds, capped the run with a dunk following a steal from Brian Torres (North Dighton/Dighton-Rehoboth). Prignano, who ended the game with 19 points, did not miss a shot from the field while amassing 15 first half points, including 3 three-pointers).
FSC (1-7) received a strong effort off the bench from freshmen Brian Skiffington (North Adams/Hoosac Valley) and Peter Uzoma (Boston/Concord-Carlisle). Skiffington registered 10 points and dished out a pair assists while Uzoma collected 9 rebounds while tallying 6 points.
Becker (1-8) was paced offensively by Sam Jacques (New York, NY) who scored 16 points and Rich Logan (Middletown, RI) who recorded 15 points.
Fitchburg State will return to action on Tuesday, December 28th when they face Baruch in the opening round of the Western Connecticut Tournament. The Hawks are off until January 8th when they host Thomas College (ME).
Newspaper Box Score Becker vs Fitchburg State 12/11/04 1:00pm at Fitchburg, MA At Fitchburg, MA FITCHBURG STATE 98, BECKER 62 BECKER (1-8) Sam Jacques 6-9 4-4 16; Rich Logan 4-11 7-12 15; Barett Dziok 3-13 3-4 9; Matt Friello 3-7 0-0 6; Jeremy Rivers 1-5 3-5 5; Dave Bolduc 2-4 0-0 5; Tommy Bowzer 2-7 0-0 4; Markese Daise 1-5 0-0 2; Paul Capodanno 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 22-62 17-25 62. FITCHBURG STATE (1-7) Rashad Cope 13-21 2-8 28; Jim Prignano 6-7 4-4 19; Brian Skiffington 3-8 3-4 10; Brian Torres 3-9 0-0 7; Morlu Marvie 2-3 1-3 6; Peter Uzoma 2-2 2-3 6; Dan Largesse 3-3 0-0 6; Adam DiZuzio 1-6 1-2 4; Nick Smith 1-5 2-2 4; Jocelyn Velney 1-4 2-2 4; Joe Sabbagh 0-0 2-2 2; Dan Koen 1-3 0-0 2; Mark Giusto 0-1 0-0 0; Matt Collins 0-5 0-0 0. Totals 36-77 19-30 98. Becker........................ 31 31 - 62 Fitchburg State............... 53 45 - 98 3-point goals- Becker 1-11 (Dave Bolduc 1-2; Barett Dziok 0-5; Matt Friello 0-2; Jeremy Rivers 0-1; Tommy Bowzer 0-1), Fitchburg State 7-22 (Jim Prignano 3-4; Brian Torres 1-5; Brian Skiffington 1-2; Adam DiZuzio 1-2; Morlu Marvie 1-2; Mark Giusto 0-1; Matt Collins 0-3; Jocelyn Velney 0-3). Fouled out-- Becker-Tommy Bowzer, Fitchburg State-None. Rebounds- Becker 44 (Barett Dziok 9), Fitchburg State 45 (Rashad Cope 11). Assists- Becker 10 (Jeremy Rivers 4), Fitchburg State 16 (Peter Uzoma 2; Dan Largesse 2; Brian Torres 2; Jocelyn Velney 2; Brian Skiffington 2; Jim Prignano 2). Total fouls- Becker 23, Fitchburg State 23. A-150