Slideshow: Mercyhurst men's basketball loses in PSAC playoffs

March 2, 2011

Mercyhurst’s men’s basketball team lost its first round Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference playoff game Tuesday night at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center before 513 fans. Slippery Rock defeated the Lakers, 51-45.

Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College's men's basketball team huddles before its game against Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Coach Gary Manchel looks on at center right.Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College’s men’s basketball team huddles before its game against Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Coach Gary Manchel looks on at center right.

Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College senior Shelton Jackson clutches the ball during a scramble in the first half against Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College senior Shelton Jackson clutches the ball during a scramble in the first half against Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

Ethan Magoc photo: Slippery Rock's Joe Vines comes down with a rebound and looks to the referee during the first half against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Slippery Rock’s Joe Vines comes down with a rebound and looks to the referee during the first half against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College's Jason Snow (23) attempts to pass around Slippery Rock's Tommy Kelly during the first half on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College’s Jason Snow (23) attempts to pass around Slippery Rock’s Tommy Kelly during the first half on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College's Bill Weaver holds onto the ball while on his back during the second half against Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College’s Bill Weaver holds onto the ball while on his back during the second half against Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

Ethan Magoc photo: Slippery Rock's Maron Brown, left, blocks a shot from Mercyhurst College's Iddo Cohen during the second half on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Slippery Rock’s Maron Brown, left, blocks a shot from Mercyhurst College’s Iddo Cohen during the second half on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College's Iddo Cohen (44) fights for a rebound during the second half against Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College’s Iddo Cohen (44) fights for a rebound during the second half against Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College's men's basketball team competes against Slippery Rock during the first round of the PSAC playoffs on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College’s men’s basketball team competes against Slippery Rock during the first round of the PSAC playoffs on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

Ethan Magoc photo: Slippery Rock's men's basketball team celebrates its upset PSAC playoff win against Mercyhurst College on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Slippery Rock’s men’s basketball team celebrates its upset PSAC playoff win against Mercyhurst College on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College's Olivier Dupiton, holding crutches, Bryheem Charity (21), and Shelton Jackson (15) walk off the court following their team's 51-45 loss to Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.Ethan Magoc photo: Mercyhurst College’s Olivier Dupiton, holding crutches, Bryheem Charity (21), and Shelton Jackson (15) walk off the court following their team’s 51-45 loss to Slippery Rock on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.