- Matchup: Mercyhurst Lakers vs LIU Sharks
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: Steinberg Wellness Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The LIU Sharks (23-10) will go head-to-head with the Mercyhurst Lakers (17-16) at the Steinberg Wellness Center for the Northeast Conference Championship on Tuesday.
In their latest outing, the Mercyhurst Lakers secured a 56-51 victory against Stonehill. The Lakers committed 14 fouls, while Stonehill had 17. They struggled from three-point range, making 2 of 19 attempts. Stonehill shot 61.9% at the free throw line, converting 13 of 21. On the boards, Stonehill had 31 rebounds, including none on the offensive end, and recorded no blocks. They also had 4 assists and 7 steals in the game. Defensively, Mercyhurst allowed a shooting percentage of 36.0% from the field, giving up 18 of 50 shots. The Lakers posted 11 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and achieved 6 steals. They collected 34 rebounds, 5 on the offensive end, and shot an impressive 84.6% from the charity stripe, sinking 11 of 13 attempts. Overall, the Lakers finished with a field goal percentage of 35.1% (20 of 57) and made 5 of 18 three-point shots.
Cameron Johnson was pivotal for the Lakers, contributing 17 points on 7 of 11 shooting over 29 minutes, along with 5 rebounds, showcasing a solid shooting percentage of 63.6% from the field, though he recorded no assists.
This season, Mercyhurst holds a record of 17-16. The team averages 9.5 turnovers and commits 18.1 fouls per game. They collect 32.7 rebounds and have accumulated 481 assists this year, ranking 101st in collegiate basketball for ball distribution. Mercyhurst’s shooting stats include 32.3% from beyond the arc (198 of 613) and 72.6% from the free throw line. They score an average of 69.3 points per game (ranked 324th nationally) on a shooting percentage of 45.2%.
Defensively, Mercyhurst forces 12.9 turnovers per game and draws 15.2 fouls. They rank 102nd in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding 392 so far this season. The Lakers’ defense permits opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field (761 of 1,742) and gives up an average of 34.5 rebounds per game, yielding 31.9% shooting from three-point range. They stand 31st in college basketball for points allowed at 67.0 per game.
In their most recent matchup, the LIU Sharks defeated Wagner 64-56. In terms of rebounding, LIU allowed Wagner to grab 31 rebounds (10 offensive). The Sharks were limited to 13.6% from beyond the arc, making just 3 of 22 attempts, while converting 19 of 22 from the free throw line (86.4%). Wagner managed to shoot 17 of 53 from the field, reflecting 32.1% shooting. Overall, the Sharks finished at 41.5% (22 of 53) from the field, converting only 2 of 15 three-point attempts (13.3%). They capitalized on their free throw opportunities, hitting 18 for a percentage of 75.0%. Wagner committed 21 fouls in the game, giving the Sharks 24 free throw attempts. LIU turned the ball over 8 times while recording 7 steals and gathered 32 rebounds in total (23 defensive and 9 offensive).
Greg Gordon was a standout for the Sharks in this contest, shooting 7 of 13 (53.8%) and contributing 19 points along with 4 rebounds in 37 minutes.
LIU’s seasonal record stands at 23-10. Offensively, the Sharks hit 47.9% from the field, placing them 42nd in the nation. They have scored 2,440 points this season (73.9 points per game) and average 35.0 rebounds. The team averages 13.6 assists per game (ranking 202nd nationally) and turns the ball over 13.2 times per contest while committing 17.7 fouls per game. Their free throw shooting stands at 67.3%.
On defense, LIU allows opponents to shoot 31.5% from three-point range (202 of 641) and 69.0% from the free throw line. They concede an average of 12.5 assists and 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 105th and 110th in college basketball, respectively. The Sharks rank 105th for points allowed per game at 71.2, forcing an average of 13.1 turnovers and permitting teams to shoot 44.4% from the field (198th in college basketball).
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