Central Connecticut 66, at Mercyhurst 75

ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — In a game defined by runs and resilience, the Mercyhurst Lakers used a decisive third-quarter surge to pull away from the Central Connecticut Blue Devils and secure a 75-66 victory in a Northeast Conference women’s basketball matchup Thursday afternoon at Mercyhurst Athletic Center. The contest, played before an intimate crowd of 312, saw the visiting Blue Devils battle fiercely but ultimately succumb to a more efficient Lakers offense and a standout performance from Mercyhurst guard Jenna Van Schaik. The win improved Mercyhurst to 12-15 overall, while Central Connecticut’s difficult season continued, falling to 1-26. The opening… Read more...