Mercyhurst 70, at Long Island 79

NEW YORK (Interstat) — In a game defined by explosive individual performances and a decisive second-half surge, the Long Island Sharks outlasted the Mercyhurst Lakers 79-70 in a Northeast Conference men’s basketball matchup Tuesday night at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center. A crowd of 1,562 saw the Sharks improve to 24-10 overall and solidify their standing in the conference, while the Lakers moved to an even 17-17. The game, which featured 10 lead changes and was tied on six occasions, ultimately turned on Long Island’s superior efficiency and a critical late-game run. The first half was a tightly contested… Read more...