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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Merrimack Warriors Recap - Merrimack Wins 76-71
Merrimack got a 20-point performance from Jordan Minor, who added 13 rebounds as Merrimack ran past Fairleigh Dickinson 76-71 on Friday at Hammel Court.
Merrimack got 18 points from Mikey Watkins and another 13 points from Mykel Derring. Mikey Watkins contributed 6 assists, while Jordan Minor cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Fairleigh Dickinson got a 19-point performance from Jahlil Jenkins, who was supported by 16 points from Brandon Rush. Brandon Powell had 5 assists in a losing cause for Fairleigh Dickinson, while John Square Jr. grabbed 8 rebounds.
Merrimack trailed at halftime, 40-33.
Merrimack had a 32-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Merrimack heads into a battle against Wagner. Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Francis-Pennsylvania.