Saint Francis men's basketball team suffers a 71-60 loss to Merrimack in NEC action despite Gestin Liberis achieving his first career NEC double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, while Eli Wilborn led with 16 points.

By the Numbers
  • Liberis achieves his first NEC double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.
  • Wilborn scores 16 points and leads in the last three games, averaging 16.7 points and 8.7 rebounds in those contests.
State of Play
  • Merrimack took the lead early and maintained it throughout the game.
  • Saint Francis made a few comeback attempts but couldn't close the gap and lost.
What's Next

Saint Francis will face Stonehill next and has the opportunity to secure a spot in the NEC Tournament with a victory.

Bottom Line

Saint Francis' loss to Merrimack despite Liberis' standout performance highlights the team's resilience and sets up a crucial game ahead that could determine their tournament fate.