Fairleigh Dickinson Knights @ Merrimack Warriors
Derkack scores 21, Merrimack downs Fairleigh Dickinson 60-56 in NEA opener
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- — Jordan Derkack had 21 points in Merrimack's 60-56 win over Fairleigh Dickinson in the Northeast Conference opener on Thursday night.
Derkack also added five rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Warriors (7-8). Adam Clark scored nine points while finishing 4 of 9 from the floor. Samba Diallo was 3 of 5 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line to finish with eight points.
Ansley Almonor led the way for the Knights (6-9) with 17 points and nine rebounds. Sean Moore added 14 points, 10 rebounds and two steals for Fairleigh Dickinson. Joe Munden Jr. also recorded nine points.
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Game Information
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2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 15-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 12-6 | 3 | 18-12 |
| Mercyhurst | 10-8 | 5 | 17-17 |
| Le Moyne | 10-8 | 5 | 15-17 |
| New Haven | 9-9 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Wagner | 8-10 | 7 | 14-17 |
| Stonehill | 8-10 | 7 | 12-21 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-10 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Saint Francis | 5-13 | 10 | 7-24 |
| Chicago State | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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