"Mercyhurst's +70 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 69.7 points per game (316th in college basketball) while allowing 67.5 per outing (34th in college basketball). The 69.7 points the Lakers average are just 0.7 more than the Skyhawks concede."
"Offensively, the Lakers have performed better at home this season, posting 77.7 points per game, compared to 63.5 per game away from home. Mercyhurst has been putting up 76.9 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that's much higher than the 69.7 it h"
The No. 3 seed Mercyhurst Lakers face the No. 5 seed Stonehill Skyhawks in an NEC tournament game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Mercyhurst Athletic Center, tipping off at 12 p.m. ET. Mercyhurst defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 70-61 in its last game, with Jake Lemelman scoring 20 points. Stonehill won against Le Moyne 81-71, led by Davante Hackett's 26 points. Mercyhurst averages 69.7 points per game while allowing 67.5, maintaining a +70 scoring differential. The Lakers shoot 32.4% from three-point range on 6.0 attempts per game. At home, Mercyhurst scores 77.7 points per game, significantly higher than its 63.5 average on the road. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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