Blunt scores 27, Mercyhurst beats LIU 85-80 in 2OT

Jan 27, 2026, 04:55 am

ERIE, Pa. -- — Bernie Blunt had 27 points in Mercyhurst's 85-80 double-overtime win over LIU on Sunday.

Blunt also added three steals for the Lakers (10-13, 4-4 Northeast Conference). Jeff Planutis added 23 points while going 8 of 15 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the free-throw line while he also had three steals. Aidan Reichert had 16 points and shot 6 of 18 from the field and 4 for 5 from the foul line.

Brent Davis finished with 20 points for the Sharks (10-13, 6-2). Jamal Fuller added 14 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks for LIU. Blake Lander also had 14 points and two steals.

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