Pregame notes ahead of the NEC Semifinal between Merrimack and Le Moyne
NORTH ANDOVER — Welcome inside Lawler Arena, where Merrimack is going through its final warmups and preparations ahead of today's NEC Semifinal against Le Moyne.
Tip-off: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Lawler Arena
TV/Stream: NESN+, YES Network, ESPN+, NEC Front Row
— Not that there was any genuine concern, but Jordan Derkack is on the floor for warmups and seems to be 100 percent following an injury scare on Wednesday night.
— Joe Gallo talked about taking away the 3-point shot from Le Moyne. How aggressive the Warriors will be in their zone, taking away the three, will be something to watch early.
— If Merrimack wins today, they'll advance to the NEC Championship game for the second straight year. The game's location — should the Warriors win — will be determined later today. Central Connecticut plays Wagner in the other semifinal at 2 p.m. If Wagner beats CCSU, the Seahawks will travel to Merrimack on Tuesday. If CCSU wins, the Warriors will visit New Britain, Connecticut.
If Le Moyne wins this game, they'll host the NEC Championship game if Wagner beats CCSU later today.