Mercyhurst Lakers 70, Long Island University Sharks 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-10 · Winner: Long Island University Sharks
Long Island University Sharks defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 79–70 on 2026-03-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 13:11 swung win probability 35% → 80%. 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 | 40 | 30 | 70 |
| Long Island University Sharks | 42 | 37 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 13:11 swung win probability 35% → 80%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Lost H2 30-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 13:11 (win probability 35% → 80% for the home side).
- Outscored 16-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 8–0 | H2 13:11 | 35% → 80% |