Mercyhurst Lakers 52, Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 55
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 55–52 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 4:45 swung win probability 89% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mercyhurst Lakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 30 | 22 | 52 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 4:45 swung win probability 89% → 24%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 13:19 (win probability 47% → 95% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 11–0 | H2 13:19 | 47% → 95% |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 8–0 | H2 4:45 | 89% → 24% |