NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (Interstat) — Kevair Kennedy scored 23 points to lead Merrimack to a 72-65 win over Maine in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday night at Volpe Athletic Center.

The Warriors improved to 2-3 overall, while the Black Bears remained winless at 0-5. Merrimack led 34-27 at halftime and maintained its advantage throughout the second half. TJ Biel led Maine with 18 points. The Warriors forced 15 turnovers and outscored the Black Bears from the free-throw line.