Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 74, Mercyhurst Lakers 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 74–67 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 6:03 swung win probability 91% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mercyhurst Lakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 28 | 46 | 74 |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 32 | 35 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 6:03 swung win probability 91% → 36%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Lost H2 35-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 6:03 (win probability 91% → 36% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 9–0 | H1 9:46 | 61% → 89% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 8–0 | H2 6:03 | 91% → 36% |