HAMDEN, Conn. (Interstat) — Kevair Kennedy scored 24 points to lead Merrimack to a 56-49 victory over Quinnipiac in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at TD Bank Sports Center.

The Warriors and Bobcats were tied 21-21 at halftime before Merrimack pulled away in the second half. Kennedy added seven rebounds and three assists for Merrimack, which improved to 18-9. KC Ugwuakazi contributed eight points and six blocks.

Amarri Monroe recorded a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds for Quinnipiac. Grant Randall led the Bobcats with 16 points. Quinnipiac fell to 18-10.

Merrimack capitalized on Quinnipiac mistakes, scoring 13 points off turnovers while holding the Bobcats to just four. An announced crowd of 1,829 attended.