Thomas powers Sacred Heart to 59-55 victory over Merrimack

Published Jan. 5, 2023 10:33 p.m. ET

Associated Press

NORTH ANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Tanner Thomas finished with 16 points and 14 rebounds to help Sacred Heart fend off Merrimack 59-55 on Thursday night.

Thomas added 14 rebounds for the Pioneers (8-9, 2-1 Northeast Conference). Bryce Johnson pitched in with 10 points and five rebounds for the Pioneers (8-9, while finishing 4 of 10 from the floor, and added five rebounds. Joey Reilly recorded 10 points and shot 4 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc.

Jordan Minor led the way for the Warriors (3-14, 1-2) with 18 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. Mykel Derring added 12 points, while Ziggy Reid contributed 11 points, nine rebounds and four steals.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Sacred Heart hosts Hartford while Merrimack hosts Saint Francis (BKN).

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