Mercyhurst 58, at Long Island 55

NEW YORK (Interstat) — In a gritty, defensive struggle defined by missed opportunities and a singular dominant performance, the Mercyhurst Lakers edged the Long Island Sharks 58-55 in a Northeast Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center. The game pivoted on a dramatic final minute. With Mercyhurst clinging to a 56-55 lead after Long Island’s Camille Wiley converted a layup with 37 seconds remaining, the Lakers’ Jenna Van Schaik was fouled and calmly sank two free throws with 43 seconds left to extend the lead to three. Long Island, which shot a dismal 2-for-17 from… Read more...