Fairleigh Dickinson 61, at Mercyhurst 70

ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive pressure and opportunistic offense, the Mercyhurst Lakers used a dominant performance from guard Jake Lemelman and a stifling defensive presence to secure a 70-61 victory over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball matchup Wednesday night at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. The win, witnessed by 1,027 fans, leveled Mercyhurst’s season record at 16-16, while Fairleigh Dickinson fell to 11-21. The most critical phase of the contest unfolded in the opening minutes of the second half, where Mercyhurst effectively put the game out of reach. Leading by seven… Read more...