Mercyhurst 61, at New Haven 57

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by critical stops and timely baskets, the Mercyhurst Lakers edged the New Haven Chargers 61-57 in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball game Friday afternoon at Charger Gymnasium. The game, witnessed by 487 fans, was a pivotal contest for both teams, who entered with identical 8-11 records and left knotted at 9-11. The outcome defied statistical projections that heavily favored the home team. Mercyhurst, which led 27-28 at halftime, never trailed in the second half but could not secure the victory until the final seconds. The Lakers built their largest lead… Read more...