NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (Interstat) — Kevair Kennedy scored 20 points and dished seven assists as Merrimack outlasted Iona 88-86 in double overtime Sunday in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game at Volpe Athletic Center.

The Warriors, who led 36-33 at halftime, survived a 25-point performance from Iona’s CJ Anthony to secure the win before a crowd of 2,109. The game was tied at 77 after regulation and 86 after the first overtime. Merrimack scored 11 points in the second extra period to improve to 20-9.

Lamin Sabally had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Gaels, who fell to 16-13. The teams split their season series, with Iona winning the first meeting 61-60 last month.