Ernest Shelton scores 19 as Merrimack downs Sacred Heart 80-72

By Canadian Press on December 29, 2025.

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Ernest Shelton scored 19 points as Merrimack beat Sacred Heart 80-72 on Monday.

Shelton shot 5 of 13 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the free-throw line for the Warriors (7-7, 3-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kevair Kennedy scored 18 points and added seven assists and three steals. Tye Dorset shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line to finish with 16 points.

Nyle Ralph-Beyer finished with 19 points and four assists for the Pioneers (5-9, 1-2). Yann Farell added 17 points and six rebounds and Dashon Gittens had 14 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.

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