In a competitive matchup on Thursday night, Mercyhurst triumphed over Fairleigh Dickinson with a final score of 65-60. Bernie Blunt and Jake Lemelman played pivotal roles for the Lakers, each contributing 13 points to the victory. Blunt also recorded five rebounds and three steals, while Lemelman demonstrated impressive shooting accuracy, hitting five out of eight shots from the field, including three of four from beyond the arc.

Aidan Reichert joined the scoring efforts for Mercyhurst, adding 12 points to the scoreboard. He showcased a solid performance, converting four of his eight attempts from the field and going a perfect four for four at the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, the Knights had notable players with Terrence Brown and Dylan Jones both scoring 15 points. Jo’el Emanuel made a contribution as well, finishing with 10 points for Fairleigh Dickinson.

Looking ahead, Mercyhurst will be looking to build on this victory as they face Chicago State at home on Thursday. Meanwhile, Fairleigh Dickinson prepares for their game against Saint Francis on Saturday.