Maine Black Bears @ Merrimack Warriors
Kennedy scores 23 for Merrimack in 72-65 win over Maine
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- — Kevair Kennedy scored 23 points to power Merrimack 72-65 past Maine on Wednesday.
Kennedy had six rebounds and five assists for the Warriors (2-3). Ernest Shelton added 14 points along with a game-high four steals. Todd Brogna and Andres Marrero each scored 11 points. Brogna tallied seven rebounds and was 3-of-6 shooting from 3-point range.
The Warriors finished the half on a 12-2 run to take a 34-28 lead into the half.
The Black Bears (0-5) were led by TJ Biel, who recorded 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting to go with seven rebounds and a block. Keelan Steele added 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals for. Logan Carey also put up eight points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
North Andover, MA
Referee:Matt Potter
Referee:John Cahill Jr.
Referee:Mike Evans
2025-26 Standings
| America East ConferenceAmerica East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 24-9 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 22-12 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 16-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 15-18 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro 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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