Knight scores 13 to carry Dartmouth over Merrimack 55-46
LOWELL, Mass. -- Chris Knight had 13 points and eight rebounds as Dartmouth defeated Merrimack 55-46 on Friday night in the first game of the River Hawk Invitational.
The Big Green started the second half on a 19-3 run, over nearly 11 minutes, after trailing the entire first half.
Aaryn Rai had 10 points and nine rebounds for Dartmouth (3-0), which is off to its best start to a season in 23 years.
Juvaris Hayes had 10 points, eight rebounds and four steals for the Warriors (1-2).
Dartmouth matches up against Jacksonville on Saturday. Merrimack takes on UMass Lowell on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Honacki
- Bobby Daw
- Michael Kashirsky
2023-24 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 13-3 | - | 20-11 |
| Merrimack | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 10-6 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 9-7 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Le Moyne | 9-7 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Wagner | 7-9 | 6 | 17-16 |
| Long Island University | 6-10 | 7 | 7-22 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 3-13 | 10 | 8-22 |
| Stonehill | 2-14 | 11 | 4-27 |
2023-24 Ivy League Standings
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