Morgan State Bears @ Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst knocks off Morgan State 86-72
ERIE, Pa. -- — Bernie Blunt's 19 points helped Mercyhurst defeat Morgan State 86-72 on Saturday.
Blunt also had five assists for the Lakers (3-2). Jake Lemelman shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 18 points. Mykolas Ivanauskas went 8 of 10 from the field to finish with 17 points.
Rob Lawson led the way for the Bears (1-3) with 16 points, four assists and three steals. Walter Peggs Jr. added 15 points for Morgan State. Christian Meeks also had 10 points and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Erie, PA
Referee:Michael Kitts
Referee:Josh Anderson
Referee:Jailaan Kinsey
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
| Northeast ConferenceNortheast 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 |
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