New Haven 51, at Mercyhurst 70

ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — A dominant first-half performance by the Mercyhurst Lakers set the tone for a decisive 70-51 victory over the New Haven Chargers in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. The Lakers, improving to 11-11 overall, seized control early with a stifling defensive effort and a balanced offensive attack, building a 41-25 lead by halftime. The Chargers, who fell to 9-12, never recovered from the early deficit, struggling to find consistent offense against Mercyhurst’s pressure. The most important stretch of the game occurred in the opening 10 minutes, where Mercyhurst established… Read more...