Men's Basketball Winds Down as Women Prepare for Playoffs

Helen Gillis ’13,  Staff Writer

Men’s basketball is ranked 12th in the NE-10 with a record of 10-14 overall and 7-12 in the NE-10. As the season comes to an end, the Warriors have two more games left. Tomorrow, the team will travel to face the Penmen of Southern New Hampshire University, who are ranked eighth in the NE-10.

The Warriors will finish their season here at Merrimack on Feb. 26 against Franklin Pierce at 7:30 p.m. Women’s basketball (12-11 overall, 8-11 in the NE-10) gear up for the playoffs. They will finish their regular season by competing against Southern New Hampshire University on Feb. 23 and will finish with Franklin Pierce.

Freshman guard Ashley Weissmann said, “I think this season has been a step in the right direction. It’s been a learning experience and a gut check, but we’re definitely moving forward.” Her fellow freshman guard, Tia Scott, added, “When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.”

The Lady Warriors are ranked 10th going into playoffs. Their last home game will be Feb. 26 against Franklin Pierce, starting at 5:30 p.m