Wagner Seahawks @ Merrimack Warriors
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
North Andover, MA
Referee:Justin Simon
Referee:Josean Vega
Referee:Josh Burton
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 6-1 | - | 12-8 |
| Le Moyne | 6-2 | 0.5 | 11-10 |
| Mercyhurst | 5-3 | 1.5 | 10-11 |
| New Haven | 4-3 | 2 | 9-11 |
| Saint Francis | 4-3 | 2 | 6-14 |
| Central Connecticut | 4-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 4-4 | 2.5 | 7-14 |
| Stonehill | 4-4 | 2.5 | 7-14 |
| Wagner | 1-6 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Chicago State | 0-8 | 6.5 | 2-19 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 9-2 | - | 13-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 8-2 | 0.5 | 11-7 |
| Siena | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Marist | 7-4 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 7-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Iona | 6-5 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Fairfield | 5-6 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Sacred Heart | 5-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Manhattan | 4-7 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Canisius | 3-7 | 5.5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 2-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 1-9 | 7.5 | 2-17 |
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