Merrimack defeats Mount St Marys 75-65

Merrimack Edges Mount St Marys in Conference Showdown

The Merrimack College Colonels (HOME) secured a hard-fought 75-65 victory over the Mount St Marys University Hawks (AWAY) in a conference matchup at Hammel Court on Saturday night. The win marks a significant turning point for the Colonels, who improve their conference record to [insert current record].

The game was a closely contested affair from the opening tip, with both teams trading baskets and showcasing impressive defensive prowess. At halftime, Merrimack held a slim 29-27 advantage, but they were able to pull away in the second half behind a balanced attack.

Kevair Kennedy led the way for the Colonels, scoring 24 points on 5-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc. Ernest Shelton chipped in with 22 points and four rebounds, while Tye Dorset contributed four assists and two steals off the bench.

For Mount St Marys, Trey Deveaux was the primary scorer, connecting on 9-of-14 field goals for 23 points. The senior forward also grabbed eight rebounds and scored six points in the paint. Arlandus Keyes provided a spark off the bench, delivering seven points and three rebounds.

The advanced statistics painted a similar picture to the box score. Merrimack's effective field goal percentage (eFG%) was a respectable 47.8%, while they shot an impressive 87.0% from the free throw line. The Colonels also outrebounded their opponents 21-16 and forced 19 turnovers, which helped fuel their victory.

Mount St Marys, on the other hand, struggled with their outside shooting, hitting just 11.0% of their attempts from beyond the arc. They also committed 22 turnovers, many of which were careless or resulted from poor shot selection.

The win is a significant one for Merrimack, who have now secured multiple conference victories in a row. For Mount St Marys, it represents a tough road ahead, as they look to regroup and refocus for the remainder of their conference schedule.