Reid leads Merrimack past Central Connecticut 66-57
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. -- — Ziggy Reid tied his season high with 20 points as Merrimack topped Central Connecticut 66-57 on Saturday.
Mikey Watkins had 17 points and six rebounds for Merrimack (8-8, 3-0 Northeast Conference), which won its fourth straight game. Jordan Minor added 8 points and eight blocks.
Ian Krishnan had 18 points for the Blue Devils (4-12, 1-2). Nigel Scantlebury added 13 points and six rebounds. Andre Snoddy had eight rebounds.
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2021-22 Northeast Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Bryant | 16-2 | 1 | 22-10 |
Wagner | 15-3 | 1 | 21-6 |
Long Island University | 12-6 | 4 | 16-14 |
Merrimack | 10-8 | 6 | 14-16 |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-9 | 7 | 14-16 |
St. Francis (BKN) | 7-11 | 9 | 10-20 |
Sacred Heart | 6-12 | 10 | 10-20 |
St. Francis (PA) | 5-13 | 11 | 9-21 |
Central Connecticut | 5-13 | 11 | 8-24 |
Fairleigh Dickinson | 5-13 | 11 | 4-22 |