Mercyhurst defeats Le Moyne 74-60
Le Moyne Falls Short at Mercyhurst, 74-60
The Mercyhurst Lakers welcomed their conference counterparts, the Le Moyne Dolphins, to the Mercyhurst Athletic Center on Tuesday evening. In front of a home crowd, the Lakers made the most of their opportunity, emerging victorious with a 14-point margin.
Mercyhurst's Bernie Blunt III led the charge for his team, notching an impressive 18 points along with four three-pointers and a shooting percentage of 54.5% from the field. James Thomas chipped in with eight rebounds, two assists, and one steal, as the Lakers controlled the paint and made key defensive stops to seal the win.
Le Moyne, on the other hand, struggled to find its footing against Mercyhurst's stifling defense. Despite a strong effort from Shilo Jackson, who scored 17 points, Tennessee Rainwater's all-around performance was not enough to overcome the deficit. The Dolphins' leading rebounder and assist man combined for nine points and nine rebounds but were ultimately unable to close the gap.
Mercyhurst's balanced attack, including 17 two-point field goals and eight three-pointers, proved too much for Le Moyne to handle. The Lakers also demonstrated a strong defensive presence, holding their opponents to just 39% shooting from the field and forcing 12 turnovers.
The turning point in the game came at halftime, when Mercyhurst extended its lead to 19 points over Le Moyne. From that point forward, the Lakers made sure to maintain their advantage, never letting up as they cruised to a convincing 14-point victory.
In the end, Mercyhurst's home-court advantage and strong team performance proved too much for Le Moyne to overcome. The Lakers' win marked an important conference victory, while the Dolphins will look to regroup and refocus before their next matchup.
Key Statistics:
* Mercyhurst: 54.5% FG, 40.0% 3PT, 84.0% FT
* Le Moyne: 39.0% FG, 20.0% 3PT, 57.0% FT
The Lakers' win marked a significant conference victory for the team, while the Dolphins will look to bounce back from the loss. With the Mercyhurst Athletic Center crowd cheering them on, the Lakers proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the conference.