Merrimack 59, at Princeton 56

PRINCETON, N.J. (Interstat) — In a game defined more by grit than grace, the Merrimack Warriors executed a disciplined defensive game plan to edge the Princeton Tigers 59-56 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at a sparsely populated Jadwin Gymnasium. The victory, secured before an announced crowd of 1,048, lifted Merrimack to an even 6-6 on the season, while Princeton fell to 3-10. The contest was a stark contrast in styles and efficiency. Merrimack, despite being significantly outrebounded 17-3 on the offensive glass and attempting 11 fewer field goals, won the game by maximizing its possessions and capitalizing… Read more...