Saint Francis (PA) 89, at Mercyhurst 98

ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — In a game defined by relentless runs and a staggering display of offensive rebounding, the Mercyhurst Lakers outlasted the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 98-89 in overtime Thursday night in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball clash at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. The Lakers, who improved to 12-12 overall, needed a late surge to force the extra period and then dominated it, outscoring the Red Flash 19-10 to secure the victory. Saint Francis fell to 6-16. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the final minutes of regulation and the entirety of overtime. Trailing 79-77… Read more...