Minor scores 24 to lead Merrimack over Sacred Heart 70-63

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Jordan Minor had 24 points and 10 rebounds as Merrimack beat Sacred Heart 70-63 on Tuesday night.

Minor made 12 of 16 shots. Mikey Watkins had 12 points and six assists for Merrimack (11-15, 6-7 Northeast Conference). Mykel Derring added 11 points. Malik Edmead had six assists.

Sacred Heart scored 24 points in the first half, a season low for the team.

Aaron Clarke had 16 points for the Pioneers (8-17, 4-8). Nico Galette added 16 points. Bryce Johnson had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

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