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Akron 63, Mercyhurst 50: Zips Earn First Win, Never Trail in Erie
By Megan McCarthy
ERIE, Pa. — Akron earned its first win of the season with a 63-50 victory over Mercyhurst on the road at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.
Jessie Joaquim led the Zips with 13 points and six rebounds, while Macey Fegan added 12 points and four rebounds. Kaylah Thornton contributed nine points, four rebounds, four assists and six steals.
Akron never trailed in the game and led by as many as 19 points. The Zips built a 13-10 lead after the first quarter and extended the advantage in the second.
Akron outscored Mercyhurst 13-11 in the period. That gave Akron a 26-21 lead at halftime.
Akron pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring Mercyhurst 19-13. The Zips added 18 points in the fourth quarter to complete the 13-point victory.
Erica Hall led Mercyhurst with 16 points and eight rebounds. Sofia Wilson added nine points and four assists for the Lakers.
Akron’s ability to maintain the lead throughout the contest gave the team a needed breakthrough after opening the season with three losses. The Zips did not surrender the advantage at any point and finished with a 13-point victory on the road.
For Mercyhurst, the result extends a difficult stretch to three consecutive defeats. The Lakers now stand at 1-4, while Akron leaves Erie with its first win and a 1-3 record.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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