ncaab Game Recap
Houghton Highlanders vs Mercyhurst Lakers Wrap - Mercyhurst Wins 88-62
Mercyhurst blew out Houghton on Saturday, running up the score in a 88-62 win at Mercyhurst Athletic Center.
Bernie Blunt III had 19 points for Mercyhurst and Jake Lemelman chipped in with 19 points. Christian Gamble had 4 assists for them, while Shemar Rathan-Mayes was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Houghton got 17 points from Preston Thomas in a losing cause and another 12 points from Lou Bellamy. Preston Thomas contributed 3 assists for them, while Preston Thomas had 8 rebounds.
Mercyhurst was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mercyhurst had a 26-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.