HENNIKER, N.H.- The Gordon College men's basketball team absorbed a narrow 75-74 loss at New England College Wednesday evening in the first contest of the 2025-26 season.
THE BASICS:
Score: Gordon 74, New England College 75
Records: Fighting Scots (0-1) | Pilgrims (2-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- New England College strung together a 9-0 run to erase a four-point deficit and grab a 26-21 lead with 6:36 left to play in the first half.
- Gordon narrowed the gap to 31-30 with 3:09 remaining in the opening period on a layup by Drew Brander (Chester, N.H.).
- The Pilgrims closed out the first frame with a 6-3 spurt to own a 37-33 advantage at the halftime break.
- The Fighting Scots tied the game at 49-49 as Isaac Jarvis (Concord, N.H.) sank a free throw with 11:21 to go in regulation.
- The visitors snagged a two-point edge with less than a minute on the clock, 72-70, as Isaac Jarvis (Concord, N.H.) converted a pair from the charity stripe.
- After New England College knotted the contest, Gordon reclaimed a 74-72 lead on a bucket by Isaac Jarvis (Concord, N.H.).
- The Pilgrims responded with a corner trey by Kenray Emadamerho with four seconds remaining in regulation to secure a 75-74 win.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Alex Daniel (Nolensville, Tenn.) netted a team-high 19 points to go with four rebounds.
- Drew Brander (Chester, N.H.) finished with 17 points, eight boards, and seven assists.
- Isaac Jarvis (Concord, N.H.) posted 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds.
- Sean Quanico (Pacifica, Calif.) chipped in with nine points and three assists.
- Gordon shot 42.2% from the floor and connected on 4-of-17 from the perimeter.
- New England College sported a field-goal percentage of 41.9% to go with 43.3% shooting from beyond the arc.
- Josh Robie and Mike Strazzeri both scored 16 points to lead the Pilgrims while Jasen Stovell added 15 points off the bench.
UP NEXT:
In the first home game of the season, Gordon hosts Plymouth State November 14 as part of the Gordon Classic.
