| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDU | 40 | 31 | 71 |
| MRMK | 32 | 44 | 76 |
Minor lifts Merrimack past Fairleigh Dickinson 76-71
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- — Jordan Minor tied his career high with 20 points plus 13 rebounds as Merrimack narrowly defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 76-71 on Friday.
Mikey Watkins had 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for Merrimack (3-3, 3-3 Northeast Conference). Mykel Derring added 13 points and Jordan McKoy had 10 points and seven rebounds.
Jahlil Jenkins had 19 points for the Knights (2-8, 1-3). Brandon Rush added 16 points and Callum Baker had 10 points.
The Warriors improve to 2-0 against the Knights this season. Merrimack defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 62-51 on Thursday.
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2021-22 Northeast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner | 7-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Bryant | 6-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| Merrimack | 4-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Long Island University | 4-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 3-4 | 4 | 7-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 3-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| St. Francis (BKN) | 2-5 | 5 | 5-13 |
| Central Connecticut | 2-5 | 5 | 4-15 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 2-5 | 5 | 1-13 |