Mercyhurst Lakers @ Lafayette Leopards
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MERC | 34 | 37 | 71 |
LAF | 34 | 45 | 79 |
Caleb Williams scores 24 as Lafayette knocks off Mercyhurst 79-71
EASTON, Pa. -- — Caleb Williams had 24 points in Lafayette's 79-71 victory over Mercyhurst on Friday night.
Williams 6 for 9 from 3-point range and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Leopards (3-7). Christian Humphrey scored 20 and grabbed eight rebounds. Andrew Phillips added 14 points and weight rebounds.
Bernie Blunt led the Lakers (3-6) with 17 points. Mykolas Ivanauskas added 14 points and two blocks. Jake Lemelman pitched in with 12 points, eight assists and three steals.
After a 34-all tie at halftime, Lafayette took the lead for good with 3:11 remaining on a 3-pointer from Phillips that made it 71-68.
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Game Information
Easton, PA
Referee:Chris Slattery
Referee:Sean Campbell
Referee:Janice Elgedawy
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 4-0 | - | 10-7 |
| Central Connecticut | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Le Moyne | 2-2 | 2 | 7-10 |
| New Haven | 2-2 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Mercyhurst | 2-2 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 2-2 | 2 | 5-12 |
| Stonehill | 2-2 | 2 | 5-12 |
| Saint Francis | 2-2 | 2 | 4-13 |
| Wagner | 1-3 | 3 | 6-9 |
| Chicago State | 0-4 | 4 | 2-15 |
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 4-1 | - | 12-6 |
| Colgate | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| American University | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Holy Cross | 2-2 | 1.5 | 7-10 |
| Boston University | 2-2 | 1.5 | 7-10 |
| Lehigh | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-11 |
| Bucknell | 2-2 | 1.5 | 5-12 |
| Army | 1-3 | 2.5 | 7-10 |
| Loyola Maryland | 1-3 | 2.5 | 5-12 |
| Lafayette | 1-3 | 2.5 | 4-13 |
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