Minor leads Merrimack over Long Island University 76-59

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Jordan Minor had 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead Merrimack to a 76-59 victory over Long Island University on Thursday night.

Minor added seven assists, and four blocks for the Warriors (8-16, 6-4 Northeast Conference). Ziggy Reid pitched in with 19 points, shooting 7 of 11 from the floor with three 3-pointers, five rebounds and three steals. Javon Bennett scored 10.

Marko Jaletic led the Sharks (3-20, 1-10) with 13 points. R.J. Greene contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds. C.J. Delancy finished with eight points, eight rebounds and two blocks.

Merrimack took the lead with 6:37 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Minor led his team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 39-34 at the break.

NEXT UP

Up next for Merrimack is a Saturday matchup with Saint Francis (PA) at home, while LIU hosts Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday.

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