Bucknell Bison @ Merrimack Warriors
3-9, 2-6 Away
52
3-9, 2-6 Away
6-7, 4-0 Home
68
6-7, 4-0 Home
Derkack's 21 help Merrimack take down Bucknell 68-52
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- — Jordan Derkack had 21 points in Merrimack's 68-52 win against Bucknell on Friday.
Derkack added six rebounds, seven assists, and five steals for the Warriors (6-7, Northeast Conference). Devon Savage scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Jaylen Stinson shot 4 for 9 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points.
Noah Williamson finished with 14 points and eight rebounds for the Bison (3-9, Patriot League). Bucknell also got 12 points and six rebounds from Jack Forrest. In addition, Elvin Edmonds IV had seven points and two steals.
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Game Information
North Andover, MA
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
| 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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