Dartmouth Big Green vs Merrimack Warriors
Knight scores 13 to carry Dartmouth over Merrimack 55-46
LOWELL, Mass. -- Chris Knight had 13 points and eight rebounds as Dartmouth defeated Merrimack 55-46 on Friday night in the first game of the River Hawk Invitational.
The Big Green started the second half on a 19-3 run, over nearly 11 minutes, after trailing the entire first half.
Aaryn Rai had 10 points and nine rebounds for Dartmouth (3-0), which is off to its best start to a season in 23 years.
Juvaris Hayes had 10 points, eight rebounds and four steals for the Warriors (1-2).
Dartmouth matches up against Jacksonville on Saturday. Merrimack takes on UMass Lowell on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
Lowell, MA
Referee:Steve Honacki
Referee:Bobby Daw
Referee:Michael Kashirsky
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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