Long Island University Sharks 83, Mercyhurst Lakers 91
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst Lakers defeated Long Island University Sharks 91–83 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 5:57 swung win probability 47% → 79%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Long Island University Sharks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 45 | 38 | 83 |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 45 | 46 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 5:57 swung win probability 47% → 79%.
Why Long Island University Sharks lost
- Lost H2 38-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 8:34 (win probability 33% → 65% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 8–0 | H1 8:34 | 33% → 65% |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 8–0 | H1 5:57 | 47% → 79% |