Sacred Heart Pioneers @ Merrimack Warriors
Kevair Kennedy scores 21 as Merrimack downs Sacred Heart 75-58
ByData Skrive
Updated: Feb 1, 2026, 05:07 pm
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- — Kevair Kennedy scored 21 points and Merrimack beat Sacred Heart 75-58 on Sunday, ending a five-game winning streak for the Pioneers.
Kennedy also had seven rebounds, five assists, and five steals for the Warriors (14-9, 10-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Tye Dorset had 16 points and Ernest Shelton scored 13.
The Pioneers (10-14, 6-7) were led by Yann Farell with 18 points and six rebounds. Anquan Hill added 12 points and Dashon Gittens totaled 11 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
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Game Information
North Andover, MA
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Referee:Clarence Armstrong
Referee:Nathan Hall
Referee:Vasili Mallios
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 10-2 | - | 14-9 |
| Siena | 9-3 | 1 | 16-7 |
| Saint Peter's | 9-3 | 1 | 12-8 |
| Marist | 9-4 | 1.5 | 15-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 8-5 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Iona | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Fairfield | 6-7 | 4.5 | 14-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 6-7 | 4.5 | 10-14 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-7 | 4.5 | 10-14 |
| Manhattan | 5-8 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| Canisius | 3-9 | 7 | 8-15 |
| Niagara | 2-10 | 8 | 5-17 |
| Rider | 2-10 | 8 | 3-18 |
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