Blunt scores 13 as Mercyhurst downs Fairleigh Dickinson 65-60
ERIE, Pa. -- — Bernie Blunt and Jake Lemelman each scored 13 points as Mercyhurst beat Fairleigh Dickinson 65-60 on Thursday night.
Blunt added five rebounds and three steals for the Lakers (14-16, 8-7 Northeast Conference). Lemelman went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range). Aidan Reichert had 12 points and shot 4 of 8 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Terrence Brown and Dylan Jones each finished with 15 points for the Knights (11-17, 7-6). Jo'el Emanuel had 10 points.
Mercyhurst's next game is Thursday against Chicago State at home. Fairleigh Dickinson visits Saint Francis on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Cody Crum
- Nick Terry
- Randall Wells
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 14-2 | - | 25-7 |
| Long Island University | 12-4 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Mercyhurst | 9-7 | 5 | 15-16 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 8-8 | 6 | 16-18 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-8 | 6 | 13-20 |
| Stonehill | 7-9 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Wagner | 6-10 | 8 | 14-16 |
| Le Moyne | 4-12 | 10 | 9-23 |
| Chicago State | 4-12 | 10 | 4-28 |
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