Merrimack Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SHU | 25 | 23 | 48 |
MRMK | 39 | 31 | 70 |
Merrimack defeats Sacred Heart 70-48 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- — Kevair Kennedy had 24 points in Merrimack's 70-48 victory over Sacred Heart on Friday in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Kennedy also had eight rebounds and six assists for the Warriors (21-10). Ernest Shelton totaled 18 points and nine rebounds. Tye Dorset had 10 point.
Anquan Hill finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and two blocks for the Pioneers (13-18). Yann Farell added 11 points, four assists and two blocks. Mekhi Conner pitched in with 10 points and five assists.
Merrimack took the lead with 11:20 left in the first half and did not trail again. Kennedy had 14 points at the break for a 39-25 advantage.
Merrimack will play the winner of Saturday's quarterfinal matchup between Quinnipiac and Marist in a Sunday semifinal.
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Game Information
Atlantic City, NJ
Referee:Michael Palau
Referee:Tim Smith
Referee:Michael Nardone
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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