HACKENSACK, N.J. (Interstat) — Taeshaud Jackson recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Fairleigh Dickinson to a 55-52 men’s basketball victory over Mercyhurst on Saturday at Rothman Center.

The Knights, who led 28-30 at halftime, held off a late push from the Lakers. Bernie Blunt scored a game-high 26 points for Mercyhurst in the losing effort. Cyril Martynov added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Fairleigh Dickinson.

The defensive contest, witnessed by 789 fans, improved Fairleigh Dickinson to 9-16 overall. Mercyhurst fell to 12-13.