Davidson defeats Mercyhurst 80-47
Davidson Dominates Mercyhurst in Statement Win
The Davidson Wildcats made a strong statement on Saturday night, dominating the visiting Mercyhurst Lakers 80-47 at John M. Belk Arena.
From the opening tip, it was clear that this would be a blowout game. The Wildcats' high-powered offense came out firing on all cylinders, leading 36-15 at halftime and never looking back. Davidson's dominance continued in the second half, as they extended their lead to 37 points with just over five minutes left.
Davidson's Josh Scovens was instrumental in the Wildcats' victory, scoring 15 points and grabbing eight rebounds while dishing out three assists. Parker Friedrichsen also chipped in, providing seven assists, 13 points, and four rebounds.
On the other side, Mercyhurst struggled to find its footing against Davidson's stingy defense. The Lakers shot just 40% from the field, including a paltry 31% from beyond the arc. Bernie Blunt III led the way for Mercyhurst with 15 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Wildcats' massive advantage.
Davidson's performance was highlighted by their impressive shooting percentages: 61% overall, 64.9% on two-pointers, and 50% on threes. The Wildcats also outrebounded Mercyhurst 39-17 and committed just nine turnovers.
Mercyhurst struggled with turnovers as well, committing ten in the first half alone. This allowed Davidson to capitalize on easy baskets, further stretching their lead.
In the end, Davidson's convincing win was a statement of their team's strength this season. They have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the non-conference schedule and will look to keep that momentum going as they head into conference play.
Game Stats
Davidson
* FG: 31/51 (61.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 24/37 (64.9%)
* 3-Point FG: 7/14 (50.0%)
* Free Throws: 11/17 (65.0%)
* Rebounds: 39
* Assists: 17
* Turnovers: 9
Mercyhurst
* FG: 18/45 (40.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 14/32 (43.8%)
* 3-Point FG: 4/13 (31.0%)
* Free Throws: 7/16 (44.0%)
* Rebounds: 17
* Assists: 10
* Turnovers: 10