Frank Holloway scored 12 points, but Slippery Rock University lost to Mercyhurst 65-58 Saturday night at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

The Rock (12-4, 7-3) shot 20 percent (5-of-25) in the first half and fell behind 31-23.

SRU shot better in the second half, but couldn’t dig out of its early hole.

Antonio Butler led The Rock with 11 points.

Women’s basketballSRU dropped its third straight game, 80-68, against Mercyhurst on the road.Erica Aiello (17 points), Taylor Siggers (12) and Shannon Jack (11) all scored in double figures for The Rock (6-8, 2-8).CCAC South 71, Butler County Community College 48 — Moniteau graduate Ashley Brehm scored 20 points and added five assists for the Pioneers (0-15, 0-2). Butler graduate Lauren Bresnahan had 14 points and 14 rebounds.