Mercyhurst College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each earned victories over visiting Clarion University Wednesday night at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.
Dana Banda scored 15 points to lead the Lakers in a 74-65 win, while senior Samantha Loadman recorded a block (below) and tied a career high with seven assists.
Additionally, Coach Deanna Richard (above) earned her 100th career victory with the program on Wednesday night. Mercyhurst is 10-8 overall and 2-1 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference competition this season.
The men required a few extra minutes to pull off a win, but put away Clarion in overtime, 90-81. Heiden Ratner and Luis Leao piled up a combined 59 points for Mercyhurst. Guard Jamal Turner dished out seven assists as the Lakers improved to 12-3 overall and 3-0 in the PSAC.