Cope tallied 19 points as he reached double digits for the 17th time this season and the 39th time in 45 games over the past two years. He was 8 of 13 from the floor while bouncing back after being held scoreless in last Saturday’s game at Salem State.
Freshman Brian Torres added 16 points for the Falcons while senior guard Jim Prignano tossed in 13 points and dished out 4 assists. Dan Largesse and Matt Collins each added 11 points for Fitchburg State who took a 41-38 lead into the locker room at the half.
The Nighthawks were led by freshmen Walky Magloire who topped all scorers with 26 points and Archie Mitchell who chipped in with 22 points. Junior Matthew Stanton was also impressive registering 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Falcons return to action on Saturday when they host Westfield in a key MASCAC battle. Newbury will entertain Wheaton on Saturday afternoon.
Newspaper Box Score Fitchburg State College vs Newbury 2/10/05 7:00 at Brookline, MA At Brookline, MA FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE 83, NEWBURY 73 FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (5-16) Rashad Cope 8-13 3-7 19; Brian Torres 5-14 1-2 16; Jim Prignano 5-11 0-0 13; Matt Collins 3-7 2-2 11; Dan Largesse 3-9 3-3 11; Peter Uzoma 2-4 3-4 7; Adam DiZuzio 2-6 0-0 4; Brian Skiffington 1-3 0-1 2; Dan Koen 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-68 12-19 83. NEWBURY (2-18) Walky Maglorie 10-16 6-8 26; Arch Mitchell 8-12 2-2 22; Matthew Stanton 3-9 4-6 11; Sonny Abraham 3-6 0-2 6; Adam Smith 2-5 0-0 5; Earl Griffin 1-1 0-0 2; Kyle O'Connor 0-1 1-3 1; Sean Jackson 0-0 0-0 0; Marlon Francois 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-51 13-21 73. Fitchburg State College....... 41 42 - 83 Newbury....................... 38 35 - 73 3-point goals- Fitchburg State College 13-29 (Brian Torres 5-9; Jim Prignano 3-5; Matt Collins 3-4; Dan Largesse 2-5; Dan Koen 0-1; Brian Skiffington 0-1; Adam DiZuzio 0-2; Peter Uzoma 0-1; Rashad Cope 0-1), Newbury 6-11 (Arch Mitchell 4-4; Matthew Stanton 1-4; Adam Smith 1-1; Kyle O'Connor 0-1; Marlon Francois 0-1). Fouled out-- Fitchburg State College-None, Newbury-Matthew Stanton; Sonny Abraham; Walky Maglorie. Rebounds- Fitchburg State College 34 (Brian Torres 6), Newbury 42 (Matthew Stanton 11). Assists- Fitchburg State College 21 (Adam DiZuzio 6), Newbury 22 (Matthew Stanton 8). Total fouls- Fitchburg State College 13, Newbury 19.