DAVIDSON, N.C. (Interstat) — The Davidson Wildcats dominated the Mercyhurst Lakers in an 80-47 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Belk Arena.

Davidson led 36-15 at halftime and never relented, improving to 8-2. Mercyhurst fell to 4-7. Parker Friedrichsen led the Wildcats with 13 points and seven assists. Ian Platteeuw added six points and four rebounds off the bench.

The Lakers struggled offensively, scoring only 15 first-half points. Their 32-point second half was not enough to close the gap against a balanced Davidson attack that saw 10 players score. Attendance was 2,130.