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Mercyhurst earns 61-59 victory over Chicago State

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Bernie Blunt’s 19 points helped Mercyhurst defeat Chicago State 61-59 on Sunday and extend the Cougars’ losing streak to 10 games.

Blunt shot 6 for 13 (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Lakers (10-11, 5-3 Northeast Conference). Christian Gamble scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 9, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds. Jake Lemelman shot 5 for 10, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.

Doyel Cockrill III finished with 13 points for the Cougars (2-19, 0-8). Braelon Bush added 13 points and two steals for Chicago State. Marcus Tankersley finished with 11 points.

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