In North Andover, Massachusetts, the Merrimack Warriors secured a nail-biting victory against Boston University, triumphing 64-61 on a Friday night.

Leading the charge for Merrimack was Adam Clark, who contributed significantly with 18 points and provided eight assists throughout the match. Other key players included Sean Trumper, who scored 12 points and recorded six rebounds along with four steals; he finished the game hitting 5-of-12 shots, including 1-of-3 from beyond the arc. Bryan Etumnu also had a noteworthy performance, adding 10 points and converting 4 of his 6 attempts from the field.

For Boston University, which now shares a record of 5-6 with Merrimack, Malcolm Chimezie was the standout scorer with 14 points. Ben Defty supported the team with 10 points, while Miles Brewster contributed eight points and grabbed seven rebounds.

The game saw Merrimack take a 29-21 lead at halftime, with Clark accounting for 10 of those first-half points. In the second half, the Warriors amplified their slight lead into a commanding 15-point margin, thanks to a decisive 10-0 run that put them ahead 43-28 with just over 14 minutes remaining. Etumnu also made his presence felt in the second half, contributing eight critical points to the team’s victory.