Kennedy scores 23 for Merrimack in 72-65 win over Maine

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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Kevair Kennedy scored 23 points to power Merrimack 72-65 past Maine on Wednesday.

Kennedy had six rebounds and five assists for the Warriors (2-3). Ernest Shelton added 14 points along with a game-high four steals. Todd Brogna and Andres Marrero each scored 11 points. Brogna tallied seven rebounds and was 3-of-6 shooting from 3-point range.

The Warriors finished the half on a 12-2 run to take a 34-28 lead into the half.

The Black Bears (0-5) were led by TJ Biel, who recorded 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting to go with seven rebounds and a block. Keelan Steele added 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals for. Logan Carey also put up eight points and six rebounds.

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