| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner | 13-5 | - | 13-7 |
| Bryant | 10-4 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-7 | 3 | 12-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-7 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Merrimack | 9-9 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Long Island University | 9-9 | 4 | 9-9 |
| St. Francis (BKN) | 9-9 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-10 | 5 | 9-15 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 5-13 | 8 | 6-16 |
| Central Connecticut | 5-13 | 8 | 5-16 |