| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAG | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| MRMK | 41 | 27 | 68 |
Watkins powers Merrimack to 68-59 victory over Wagner
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- Sophomore Mikey Watkins scored 17 points and Merrimack defeated Wagner 68-59 on Saturday.
Watkins sank 6 of 8 shots from the floor, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, for the Warriors (18-9, 12-2 Northeast Conference). Jaleel Lord added 15 points, burying 4 of 5 from distance and 3 of 4 free throws. Devin Jensen hit four 3-pointers and scored 14. Juvaris Hayes handed out a career-high 15 assists.
Curtis Cobb III led the Seahawks (5-19, 2-11) with 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Alex Morales pitched in with 12 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season.
Merrimack, which led 41-36 at halftime, made half of its 48 shots from the floor and 14 of 24 from distance (58%). The Warriors sank 6 of 11 foul shots. Wagner shot 46% overall, 37.5% from distance (6 of 16) and made all seven of its free throws.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Justin Simon
- Josean Vega
- Josh Burton
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 8-2 | - | 17-6 |
| Long Island University | 8-4 | 1 | 12-15 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 6-4 | 2 | 10-15 |
| Mercyhurst | 7-5 | 2 | 13-14 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 5-6 | 3.5 | 10-15 |
| Stonehill | 4-6 | 4 | 12-13 |
| Chicago State | 4-6 | 4 | 4-21 |
| Wagner | 4-7 | 4.5 | 12-12 |
| Le Moyne | 2-8 | 6 | 7-18 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 11-2 | - | 14-10 |
| Quinnipiac | 10-3 | 1 | 14-10 |
| Marist | 9-3 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Iona | 8-5 | 3 | 11-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 7-5 | 3.5 | 11-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-6 | 4.5 | 13-10 |
| Manhattan | 6-6 | 4.5 | 11-10 |
| Siena | 6-7 | 5 | 11-13 |
| Fairfield | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Rider | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Niagara | 4-8 | 6.5 | 9-14 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-10 | 8.5 | 7-13 |
| Canisius | 2-10 | 8.5 | 2-21 |
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