ERIE, Pa. — Nick Jones' 19 points helped Wagner defeat Mercyhurst 83-80 in overtime on Thursday.
Jones shot 5 for 14 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Seahawks (10-16, 5-10 Northeast Conference). Michael Cooper scored 15 points while shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 7 for 9 from the line, and added five rebounds. Travis Gray shot 3 for 6 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points, grabbing 10 rebounds.
Jake Lemelman finished with 27 points for the Lakers (13-15, 8-7). Bernie Blunt added 24 points and three steals for Mercyhurst. Qadir Martin finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
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