Mercyhurst earns 79-61 victory against Central Connecticut State

By Canadian Press on January 19, 2026.

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Bernie Blunt and Jake Lemelman each had 20 points in Mercyhurst’s 79-61 victory over Central Connecticut State on Monday.

Blunt also contributed five rebounds for the Lakers (8-11, 3-3 Northeast Conference). Lemelman shot 8 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and added six assists. Qadir Martin shot 7 of 12 from the field to finish with 14 points.

The Blue Devils (10-7, 4-2) were led in scoring by Darin Smith Jr., who finished with 15 points. Max Frazier and Melo Sanchez each finished with 12 points.

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