Merrimack Warriors at Long Island University Sharks
· NCAA Men's BasketballLong Island beats Merrimack 85-74
Isaac Kante added 20 points and Alex Rivera had 12 points for Long Island (14-13, 11-6 Northeast Conference), which won its fifth consecutive game. Penn had 11 rebounds and Kante posted 10 rebounds.
Mikey Watkins had 15 points and six assists for the Warriors (13-16, 8-8), whose four-game win streak was snapped. Malik Edmead added 14 points. Ziggy Reid had 13 points and three blocks.
The Sharks evened the season series against the Warriors. Merrimack defeated Long Island-Brooklyn 82-77 on Dec. 31.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 74 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 74 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Malik Edmead made Jumper. | 74 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:29 | Ryan Isaacson Defensive Rebound. | 72 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:32 | Devin Nicholson missed Three Point Jumper. | 72 - 85 |
Statistics
MRMK |
LIU |
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|---|---|---|
| 26-64 | FG | 28-53 |
| 41 | Field Goal % | 53 |
| 12-38 | 3PT | 8-18 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 44 |
| 10-16 | FT | 21-25 |
| 63 | Free Throw % | 84 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 15 | Assists | 22 |
| 10 | Steals | 2 |
| 5 | Blocks | 3 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 4 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 7 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 22 |
Game Information
Venue: Steinberg Wellness Center
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Attendance: 375 | Capacity:
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Attendance: 375 | Capacity:
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's | 7-1 | - | 10-6 |
| Merrimack | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Marist | 6-2 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Quinnipiac | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Siena | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Iona | 4-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Manhattan | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Fairfield | 3-5 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Canisius | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 3-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4.5 | 5-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-6 | 5 | 6-13 |
| Rider | 1-7 | 6 | 2-15 |
2025-26 Northeast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 5-0 | - | 11-7 |
| Central Connecticut | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Le Moyne | 3-2 | 2 | 8-10 |
| New Haven | 3-2 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Stonehill | 3-2 | 2 | 6-12 |
| Mercyhurst | 2-3 | 3 | 7-11 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 2-3 | 3 | 5-13 |
| Saint Francis | 2-3 | 3 | 4-14 |
| Wagner | 1-4 | 4 | 6-10 |
| Chicago State | 0-5 | 5 | 2-16 |


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