Mercyhurst men's basketball secured a convincing 69-51 victory over Slippery Rock, with Aidan Reichert's stellar performance leading the Lakers to victory.

By the Numbers
  • Aidan Reichert achieved a career-high 24 points, along with 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
  • Sean Fullerton contributed 19 points, hitting a perfect 6-6 from the free-throw line.
  • Mercyhurst limited Slippery Rock to a 7.7% shooting from the three-point line.
  • The Lakers forced 22 turnovers, the most in a single game since last season.
State of Play
  • Mercyhurst dominated the game, maintaining a double-digit lead throughout the second half.
  • The Lakers' strong defense caused 14 turnovers in the first half, allowing them to control the game.
What's Next

Mercyhurst has advanced to the PSAC Tournament and will face the IUP Crimson Hawks in the first round on March 4th.

Bottom Line

A career game by Aidan Reichert propelled Mercyhurst to a significant victory over Slippery Rock, showcasing strong defense and scoring prowess as they move forward to the PSAC Tournament.