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
- Referees:
- Chris Slattery
- Sean Campbell
- Janice Elgedawy
2025-26 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| New Haven | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
| Saint Francis | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 1-8 |
2025-26 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Navy | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Army | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
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