Jack Lawhorne — Student Reporter Albany, NY — A 17–0 first half run which included six straight points from both Ernest Shelton and KC Ugwuakazi propelled the Merrimack men’s basketball team to a 63–59 win over the Siena Saints Friday night at MVP Arena. Merrimack led by as much as 19 and held a 16 point lead at the half. The Warriors defense limited Siena to just 22 points in the opening period before the Saints surged back in the second half. Siena cut the deficit to as lit

Jack Lawhorne – Student Reporter North Andover, MA – Kevair Kennedy played all 40 minutes and scored 20 points along with 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the Merrimack men’s basketball team (9–7, 5–0 MAAC) to a 73–66 victory over the Manhattan Jaspers Sunday afternoon at Lawler Arena. Ernest Shelton and Tye Dorset each sank multiple three-pointers and finished in double-digits. Off the bench, KC Ugwuakazi played 23 minutes and scored 6 points in addition to securing 7 reboun

Jack Lawhorne, Joey Motroni – Student Reporters North Andover, MA – The Merrimack Warriors men’s basketball team (8–7, 4–0 MAAC) returned home to Lawler Arena Friday afternoon for a MAAC contest against Mount St. Mary’s. The Warriors come into this game with revenge on their minds after they were eliminated from the MAAC conference tournament by The Mount in their semi-final matchup last season. MC entered Friday’s game with an opportunity to climb back above the .500 mark wh

Jack Lawhorne – Student Reporter Fairfield, CT –  The Merrimack men’s basketball team returned to the hardwood Monday afternoon following a 2-week Christmas recess for their third MAAC contest of the season, this time at the Pitt Center vs. Sacred Heart. 1st Half The Warriors came out of the gates with an 8–0 flurry as they hit their first three shots, two of which came from three-point range. At the same time, Merrimack defended well. The Warriors’ third early steal on the d

Jack Lawhorne – Student Reporter Burlington, VT – The Merrimack Men’s Basketball Team (6–7, 2–0 MAAC) wrapped up the first stretch of the season at Patrick Gymnasium Sunday afternoon with a 66–59 loss to Vermont (7–5). HOW IT HAPPENED The Warriors struggled shooting in the first half (8–26 FG, 1–12 3PT), but finished the period +3 in the turnover department to stay in the game. MC had it within three (24–21) before the Catamounts closed the segment with a 6–0 run to enter hal