| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDU | 40 | 31 | 71 |
| MRMK | 32 | 44 | 76 |
Minor lifts Merrimack past Fairleigh Dickinson 76-71
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- — Jordan Minor tied his career high with 20 points plus 13 rebounds as Merrimack narrowly defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 76-71 on Friday.
Mikey Watkins had 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for Merrimack (3-3, 3-3 Northeast Conference). Mykel Derring added 13 points and Jordan McKoy had 10 points and seven rebounds.
Jahlil Jenkins had 19 points for the Knights (2-8, 1-3). Brandon Rush added 16 points and Callum Baker had 10 points.
The Warriors improve to 2-0 against the Knights this season. Merrimack defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 62-51 on Thursday.
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2020-2021 Northeast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 10-4 | - | 14-5 |
| Wagner | 11-5 | - | 11-6 |
| Merrimack | 9-7 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-7 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-7 | 2 | 10-10 |
| Long Island University | 9-9 | 3 | 9-9 |
| St. Francis (BKN) | 9-9 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-10 | 4 | 9-15 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 5-13 | 7 | 6-16 |
| Central Connecticut | 5-13 | 7 | 5-16 |