Quinnipiac Defeats Merrimack in MAAC Matchup

Quinnipiac secured an 81-76 victory over Merrimack in a closely contested MAAC matchup, with Paul Otieno leading the Bobcats with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Amarri Tice contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Adam Clark of Merrimack recorded 20 points and nine assists. This win brings Quinnipiac's record to 10-8 overall and 6-1 in the MAAC, while Merrimack falls to 8-9 and 5-1 in conference play. Merrimack is known for its strong defense, ranking third in the MAAC, allowing 67.2 points per game. The teams are scheduled to face different opponents on Saturday, with Quinnipiac heading to Mount St. Mary's and Merrimack hosting Siena. The matchup was the first Division I meeting between the two programs.