"LIU averages 73.9 points per game (234th in college basketball) while giving up 71.2 per outing (105th in college basketball). It has a +92 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 2.7 points per game. The Sharks score 6.9 more points than the Lakers allow (67.0)."
"Mercyhurst is outscoring opponents by 2.3 points per game, with a +75 scoring differential overall. It puts up 69.3 points per game (323rd in college basketball) and allows 67.0 per outing (30th in college basketball)."
"This matchup between the Sharks and Lakers will begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7 p.m. ET. The Sharks and Lakers will take to the court at Steinberg Wellness Center for this matchup on March 10."
The NEC championship game features the No. 3 seed Mercyhurst Lakers (17-16, 10-8 NEC) against the No. 1 Long Island Sharks (23-10, 15-3 NEC) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. LIU recently defeated Wagner 64-56 with Greg Gordon scoring 19 points, while Mercyhurst beat Stonehill 56-51 with Cameron Johnson contributing 17 points. LIU averages 73.9 points per game with a +92 scoring differential, outscoring opponents by 2.7 points per game. Mercyhurst averages 69.3 points per game with a +75 scoring differential. The Sharks score 6.9 more points than the Lakers allow. The game will be held at Steinberg Wellness Center and broadcast on ESPN2.
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