Fairleigh Dickinson 74, at Mercyhurst 67

ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — In a game that defied pregame projections, the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights rallied from a halftime deficit to secure a 74-67 victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball matchup on Friday night at Mercyhurst Athletic Center. The win, which improved Fairleigh Dickinson’s record to 4-10 overall, was secured by a dominant second-half performance, outscoring the Lakers 46-35 after trailing 32-28 at the break. The loss dropped Mercyhurst to 5-9. The most critical phase of the contest unfolded early in the second half, immediately shifting the game’s momentum. After a first half characterized by… Read more...