Merrimack will play in its first MAAC Tournament, which will start on Wednesday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
The Warriors will face Sacred Heart in the quarterfinals after the Pioneers beat Fairfield on Tuesday night to advance in the first round.
The Warriors are 11-7 all-time against Sacred Heart. The series dates back to the 1990s, when both teams were Division II.
Merrimack and Sacred Heart were also in the NEC together from 2019-24 before both programs moved to the MAAC last offseason.
Merrimack and SHU split the season series, with both teams winning by one point. The Warriors defeated SHU 66-65 on Jan. 10 in Fairfield, Conn. The Pioneers defeated Merrimack 60-59 on Feb. 21 at Hammel Court.
When: Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Boardwalk Hall
Where: Atlantic City, N.J.
Watch: ESPN+