Wagner tops Merrimack 74-67
NEW YORK -- — Will Martinez and Alex Morales scored 21 points apiece as Wagner topped Merrimack 74-67 on Tuesday night.
The 21 points tied a career high for Martinez, who added six rebounds. Morales also had six rebounds.
Elijah Ford had 14 points for Wagner (12-6, 12-5 Northeast Conference), which earned its fifth straight home victory.
Both teams set season records for scoring in the first half. Wagner scored 46 first-half points, a season high for the home team, while the 43 first-half points for Merrimack were the best of the season for the visiting team.
Mykel Derring had 14 points for the Warriors (9-8, 9-8). Jordan Minor added 13 points and Mikey Watkins had 12 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael McCloskey
- Steve Ruppenthal
- Brandon Cruz
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 19-12 |
| Merrimack | 14-6 | 1 | 17-14 |
| Marist | 13-7 | 2 | 20-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-12 |
| Manhattan | 12-8 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Iona | 12-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Sacred Heart | 10-10 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Rider | 9-11 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Siena | 9-11 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Fairfield | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Saint Peter's | 7-13 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Niagara | 6-14 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Canisius | 3-17 | 12 | 3-28 |
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 14-2 | - | 25-7 |
| Long Island University | 12-4 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Mercyhurst | 9-7 | 5 | 15-16 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-8 | 6 | 13-20 |
| Stonehill | 7-9 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Wagner | 6-10 | 8 | 14-16 |
| Le Moyne | 4-12 | 10 | 9-23 |
| Chicago State | 4-12 | 10 | 4-28 |
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