Mercyhurst secures 67-60 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson

TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Jeff Planutis had 17 points in Mercyhurst’s 67-60 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday.

Planutis shot 6 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Lakers (12-13, 6-4 Northeast Conference). Aidan Reichert shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 6 from the line to add 14 points. Jake Lemelman had 10 points and shot 2 of 4 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line.

Terrence Brown led the Knights (9-14, 5-3) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and three steals. Brayden Reynolds added 11 points for Fairleigh Dickinson. Jo’el Emanuel also had 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals.

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Both teams play again on Thursday. Mercyhurst visits Chicago State and Fairleigh Dickinson travels to play Cent. Conn. St..

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By The Associated Press