NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (Interstat) — Ernest Shelton scored 21 points as Merrimack held off a second-half push from Saint Peter’s for a 67-59 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Volpe Athletic Center.

The Warriors built a 33-16 halftime lead, but the Peacocks rallied after the break. A 12-2 run, capped by a Lucas Scroggins dunk, pulled Saint Peter’s within 43-40 with 14:02 remaining. Merrimack responded with key three-pointers from Tye Dorset, who finished with 15 points, and Shelton to rebuild its advantage.

Shelton added three blocks for Merrimack. Kevair Kennedy scored 17 points. Scroggins posted a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds for Saint Peter’s. Merrimack shot 22 for 25 from the free-throw line and 7 for 16 from three-point range to secure the win. Saint Peter’s shot just 19 for 64 from the field. Attendance was 1,812.