| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSM | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| MRMK | 31 | 33 | 64 |
Joyner carries Merrimack over Mount St. Mary's 64-61
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- Idris Joyner had 12 points as Merrimack narrowly defeated Mount St. Mary's 64-61 on Thursday night.
Jordan Minor had 11 points for Merrimack (8-8, 2-1 Northeast Conference). Mykel Derring added 11 points and Juvaris Hayes had six assists and five steals.
Malik Jefferson had 19 points and eight rebounds for the Mountaineers (5-11, 1-2). Vado Morse added 12 points and Damian Chong Qui had 11.
Jalen Gibbs, whose 11 points per game coming into the contest ranked second on the Mountaineers, shot only 20% for the game (1 of 5).
Merrimack plays Central Connecticut on the road on Saturday. Mount St. Mary's faces Bryant on the road on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Northeast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 6-2 | - | 10-3 |
| Long Island University | 4-2 | 1 | 4-2 |
| St. Francis (BKN) | 4-2 | 1 | 4-3 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-3 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| Sacred Heart | 5-4 | 1.5 | 5-5 |
| Merrimack | 3-3 | 2 | 3-3 |
| Central Connecticut | 3-6 | 3.5 | 3-9 |
| Wagner | 2-4 | 3 | 2-5 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-5 | 3.5 | 3-8 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 1-3 | 3 | 2-8 |