Eisenhower and Mercyhurst Prep squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Eisenhower had to settle for second. They took a 69-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers. The Knights haven't had much luck with the Lakers recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Mercyhurst Prep was led to victory by Alex Manendo and Tanner Ashton. Manendo posted 20 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, while Ashton had 29 points. Manendo has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashton Wilbur, who earned eight points along with six assists and five steals.
Eisenhower's defeat dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Mercyhurst Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season.
Eisenhower does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mercyhurst Prep, they will take on Jeannette on March 8th.
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