Men's Basketball vs Mercyhurst NE (Tournament)

Men's Basketball vs Mercyhurst NE (Tournament)

The JCC Jayhawks (NJCAA Div II, 5-2) went on the road to Monroe for the Murph Shapiro Tournament and their first opponent was the Saints of Mercyhurst NE college (NJCAA Div II, 4-2).  The Jayhawks offense did well as they put up 39 points in the first half but the Saints offense was clicking as well as they kept pace with the Jayhawks with 35 points.  The Jayhawks missed opportunites going 0-10 (0-17 on the day) from the 3 points line.  After halftime, the Saints defense seemed to get the better of the Jayhawks offense and this proved to be the difference as the Saints outscored the Jayhawks 34-27 in the second half on their way to a 69-66 victory.  The Jayhawks were led by #24 Rakim Lesane 's (Coney Island) 17 points and 7 rebounds; #21 Kyle Taylor-Mcleggan 's (Harlem) 16 points and 5 rebounds; #22 Samuel Joseph 's (Brooklyn) 15 points and 4 rebounds; #32 Brandon Kemp 's (Brooklyn) 8 points and 8 rebounds; and #40 Brian Roberts ' (Cleveland) 6 rebounds and 3 blocks.

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