Bobcats Fall at Merrimack

Sunday, March 2

North Andover, MA

2:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

18-11,14-4MAAC

Merrimack

16-14,13-6MAAC

Quinnipiac

Merrimack

Photo by: Nick Solari

3/2/2025 4:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

By: QU Athletic Communications

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – Quinnipiac Men's Basketball dropped a MAAC contest at Merrimack, 73-63, on Sunday afternoon at Lawler Arena.

Jaden Zimmerman tallied 22 points (8-10 FG) to lead the way for the Bobcats, while Paul Otieno registered another double-double (20 points, 11 rebounds) as well. Amarri Monroe – the MAAC's leading rebounder – grabbed 16 more boards on the day.

Budd Clark registered 20 points and eight steals to lead the way for the Warriors.

The Bobcats fall to 14-4 in MAAC play with the result. Quinnipiac remains in first place in the league standings with two regular season contests left.

FINAL SCORE
Merrimack 73, Quinnipiac 63

LOCATION
Lawler Arena | North Andover, Mass.

RECORDS
Quinnipiac (18-11, 14-4 MAAC) | Merrimack (16-14, 13-6 MAAC)

NUMBERS & NOTES

Jaden Zimmerman recorded a team-best 22 points (second highest total of the season for Zimmerman) over 31 minutes. He went 8-of-10 from the field, 4-for-5 from 3-point distance, and 2-for-2 from the free throw line. The first-year guard has 20+ points twice this season (24 points vs. Sacred Heart on 2/14/25).
Paul Otieno added 20 points and 11 rebounds for his 13th double-double of the season (now tied with Amarri Monroe for the league lead). Otieno shot 8-of-11 from the field. The 20-point performance is his fourth of the season. The big man leads the MAAC with a 59.7% shooting percentage.
Amarri Monroe grabbed 16 rebounds (12 on the defensive end). He added six points.
Alexis Reyes chipped in with 5 points and 3 assists, while Savion Lewis recorded 5 helpers. Khaden Bennett added 4 points.
QU turned the ball over 21 times, while Merrimack recorded just 7 miscues. The Warriors attempted 62 shots from the floor, while Quinnipiac attempted just 51.
Merrimack had four players reach double figure scoring totals.

NEXT UP

Quinnipiac returns to Hamden for the final home contest of the regular season on Thursday, March 6, playing host to Mount St. Mary's at 7:00 PM.
The Bobcats will then head to Fairfield on Saturday, March 8 to wrap up the regular season.