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 | 15-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 12-6 | 3 | 18-12 |
| Mercyhurst | 10-8 | 5 | 17-17 |
| Le Moyne | 10-8 | 5 | 15-17 |
| New Haven | 9-9 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Wagner | 8-10 | 7 | 14-17 |
| Stonehill | 8-10 | 7 | 12-21 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-10 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Saint Francis | 5-13 | 10 | 7-24 |
| Chicago State | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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