Central Connecticut State has pulled off a stunning victory against Mercyhurst, taking the game with a final score of 73-63. The matchups between the two teams were intense, with Mercyhurst putting up a good fight but ultimately falling short. The game saw several notable performances from Mercyhurst players, including Jusianiec, Planutis, and Reichert.
Jusianiec played for 30 minutes, making 1 out of 7 field goal attempts, and 0 out of 1 three-point attempts. Planutis played for 36 minutes, with 5 out of 12 field goal attempts and 4 out of 5 free throw attempts. Reichert was on the court for 29 minutes, with 4 out of 12 field goal attempts and 0 out of 1 three-point attempts.
Other notable players from Mercyhurst included Blunt, who played for 33 minutes and made 7 out of 14 field goal attempts, and 1 out of 1 three-point attempts. Rathan-Mayes played for 11 minutes, with 0 out of 0 field goal attempts, while Jackson played for 26 minutes and made 6 out of 8 field goal attempts and 1 out of 2 three-point attempts.
Ivanauskas played for 18 minutes, making 2 out of 2 field goal attempts, and Lemelman played for 12 minutes with 1 out of 2 field goal attempts. Thomas and Gamble also saw time on the court, playing for 3 and 2 minutes respectively, but did not make any field goal attempts.
Mercyhurst finished the game with a total of 26-57 field goal attempts, 6-8 three-point attempts, and 5-22 free throw attempts. The team had a total of 11 rebounds and 14 turnovers. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to overcome Central Connecticut State, who took the game with a 10-point lead.
This win is a significant upset for Central Connecticut State, who have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the league. With this victory, they have solidified their position and will be looking to continue their winning streak in upcoming games.
The loss is a disappointing one for Mercyhurst, who will be looking to regroup and come back stronger in their next matchup. The team will need to work on their strategy and improve their performance if they hope to take down tougher opponents like Central Connecticut State.