Late Free Throws Lift Long Island Over Mercyhurst in Tight Finish

NEW YORK (Interstat) — Malachi Davis made a floating jumper with 11 seconds remaining Thursday night to lift Long Island to a 60-58 men’s basketball victory over Mercyhurst at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center.

The Sharks led 39-26 at halftime but were outscored 32-21 after the break. The Lakers, led by Jake Lemelman’s 19 points, erased the deficit and tied the game at 58 on a Mykolaus Ivanauskas tip-in with 2:13 left. Davis then hit the decisive shot for Long Island.

Davis finished with 18 points and six assists for the Sharks. Jomo Goings added 15 points. Mercyhurst’s Bernie Blunt contributed nine points. Long Island improved to 9-7, while Mercyhurst fell to 6-10.