Merrimack Warriors @ Princeton Tigers
Shelton scores 16, Merrimack downs Princeton 59-56
PRINCETON, N.J. -- — Ernest Shelton's 16 points helped Merrimack defeat Princeton 59-56 on Wednesday.
Shelton shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Warriors (6-6, 2-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kevair Kennedy added 14 points while going 3 of 7 and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line while he also had six rebounds. Tye Dorset shot 4 for 9, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Jackson Hicke finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and five assists for the Tigers (3-10). Sebastian Whitfield added nine points for Princeton. Malik Abdullahi also had eight points and eight rebounds. The Tigers prolonged their losing streak to seven straight.
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Game Information
Princeton, NJ
Referee:Jeff Clark
Referee:John Cahill Jr.
Referee:Jason Bradwell
2025-26 Standings
| 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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