The Misericordia University men's basketball team opened the season with a 110-48 exhibition-game loss at Seton Hall, Thursday.

Kevin Lazdowsky led the Cougars with 10 points and five rebounds while Rodrigo Vani added eight points.

Vani and Daron Pierre made back-to-back baskets to give MU a 4-3 lead in the opening minute.

Lazdowsky's jumper and layup form Joe Baldachino tied the score, 8-8.

After a Pirates three-pointer, Pierre and Nick Hornung both made threes to put MU ahead, 14-11.

SHU tied it on a three-pointer and Derek Smith gave the Cougars their final lead of the night, 16-14, with 12:30 left in the first half.