Merrimack Warriors @ Niagara Purple Eagles
Shelton's 18 help Merrimack down Niagara 73-66
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- — Ernest Shelton had 18 points in Merrimack's 73-66 victory against Niagara on Sunday.
Shelton shot 5 of 13 from the field, including 4 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Warriors (21-10, 17-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kevair Kennedy added 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds while going 6 of 11 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. Tye Dorset shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.
Justin Hawkins finished with 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Purple Eagles (8-22, 5-15). Niagara also got 13 points and two steals from Josiah Sabino. Reggie Prudhomme finished with nine points.
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Game Information
Niagara Falls, NY
Referee:Matt Lavigne
Referee:Ed Corliss
Referee:Steven Perry Jr.
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 21-10 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-11 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 19-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-19 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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