Mercyhurst Lakers @ Long Island University Sharks
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MERC | 28 | 31 | 4 | 63 |
LIU | 34 | 25 | 13 | 72 |
Davis has 23, Long Island University beats Mercyhurst 72-63 in OT
NEW YORK -- — Malachi Davis' 23 points helped Long Island University defeat Mercyhurst 72-63 in overtime on Monday for its sixth victory in a row.
Davis added nine assists and three steals for the Sharks (10-11, 6-0 Northeast Conference). Jamal Fuller added 20 points while going 7 of 15 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) while he also had 12 rebounds and four blocks.
Jeff Planutis led the Lakers (8-13, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Aidan Reichert added 15 points and four steals, and Bernie Blunt also recorded 13 points.
Planutis tied it at 59-all with 1:10 left after making two free throws and neither team scored again the rest of regulation.
The teams both play Friday. LIU visits Saint Francis (Pa.) and Mercyhurst hosts Wagner.
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Game Information
Brooklyn, NY
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 12-2 | - | 18-9 |
| Central Connecticut | 9-5 | 3 | 15-10 |
| Le Moyne | 9-5 | 3 | 14-13 |
| Mercyhurst | 8-6 | 4 | 13-14 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 7-7 | 5 | 10-17 |
| New Haven | 6-7 | 5.5 | 11-15 |
| Stonehill | 6-8 | 6 | 9-18 |
| Saint Francis | 4-9 | 7.5 | 6-20 |
| Wagner | 4-10 | 8 | 9-16 |
| Chicago State | 4-10 | 8 | 6-21 |
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