Mercyhurst Lakers 58, Long Island University Sharks 60
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Long Island University Sharks
Long Island University Sharks defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 60–58 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 17-0 road team run ending at H2 15:02 swung win probability 97% → 34%. 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 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| Long Island University Sharks | 39 | 21 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 road team run ending at H2 15:02 swung win probability 97% → 34%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Lost H1 26-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 15:37 (win probability 72% → 91% for the home side).
- Outscored 13-4 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 8–0 | H1 15:37 | 72% → 91% |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 17–0 | H2 15:02 | 97% → 34% |