ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — The Mercyhurst Lakers defeated the Central Connecticut Blue Devils 75-66 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday afternoon at Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

The Lakers built a 36-32 halftime lead and maintained control through the second half, outscoring the Blue Devils by five points after the break. Central Connecticut dominated inside with 40 points in the paint but could not overcome Mercyhurst, which capitalized with 14 points off turnovers.

The win improved Mercyhurst to 12-15 this season. Central Connecticut fell to 1-26. Attendance was 312.