Kennedy’s 32 lead Merrimack past Siena 79-72 in OT
Merrimack Defeats Siena in Overtime Thriller
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — In a highly anticipated matchup, Merrimack emerged victorious over Siena with a final score of 79-72 in overtime. Kevair Kennedy was the standout performer of the night, scoring an impressive 32 points to lead the Warriors to their seventh consecutive win.
Kennedy’s stellar performance included shooting 8 of 21 from the field and a perfect 16 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ernest Shelton also made significant contributions with 17 points, shooting 6 for 13 overall and 5 for 11 from beyond the arc. Tye Dorset added 13 points to the scoreboard, shooting 4 for 13 with 3 successful three-pointers.
On the opposing side, Gavin Doty led the scoring for the Saints with 22 points. Antonio Chandler recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Francis Folefac chipped in with 10 points.
The intense back-and-forth game kept fans on the edge of their seats, culminating in an overtime victory for Merrimack. The win solidifies their position with a 19-9 record in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Stay tuned for more exciting matchups as the college basketball season heats up.
This article was created with the assistance of Data Skrive and data sourced from Sportradar.
