DETROIT — In an impressive start to their season, Detroit Mercy triumphed over Cleary, an NAIA opponent, with a decisive score of 91-52 on Monday evening.

Stephen Okoro was instrumental in the victory, contributing 13 points and securing 10 rebounds, showcasing his all-around skills on the court.

Orlando Lovejoy also made a notable impact, scoring 13 points on an efficient shooting night, hitting 4 of 7 attempts and sinking all four of his free throws.

Mak Manciel added to the offensive effort with 12 points, shooting 4 of 8 from the field, including a challenging 1 for 4 from beyond the arc, while also going a perfect 3 for 3 from the free-throw line.

For the Cougars, it was Levi McKenzie who led the scoring with nine points, closely followed by teammate Amare Slaughter, who matched that total with his own nine-point contribution. AJ Hess rounded out the scoring effort for Cleary with eight points.

Overall, it was a strong showing by Detroit Mercy, highlighting their potential for the season ahead with balanced scoring and solid defense.