Le Moyne’s basketball team achieved a convincing victory over Mercyhurst, winning 79-63, thanks in part to a strong performance from Dwayne Koroma, who contributed 16 points and snagged 10 rebounds for the Dolphins. This win marked an important victory as the team improved their overall record to 6-12 and their conference record to 1-2 in the Northeast Conference.

In addition to Koroma’s efforts, AJ Dancier also had an impressive game, scoring 14 points with a shooting accuracy of 5 for 8, which included sinking two of three attempts from long range. Dancier complemented his scoring with seven rebounds, playing a crucial role in the team’s success. Ocypher Owens also made notable contributions, finishing the game with 12 points, having shot a perfect 3 of 3 from the field and achieving a solid 6 of 7 from the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, Bernie Blunt was the top performer for the Mercyhurst Lakers, scoring 15 points along with five assists and four steals. Jeff Planutis contributed 10 points to the Lakers’ efforts, while Aidan Reichert added nine points as well. Despite their efforts, the Lakers faced a tough defeat that dropped their record to 7-12 overall and 1-3 in the conference.

Overall, the game highlighted strong individual performances from the Dolphins, while the Lakers will need to regroup and strategize for their upcoming matches in hopes of improving their standing.