Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 68, Mercyhurst Lakers 46
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 68–46 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Women's play, a 22-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:31 swung win probability 41% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mercyhurst Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 18 | 16 | 21 | 13 | 68 |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 46 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:31 swung win probability 41% → 9%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Lost Q1 10-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 6:31 (win probability 41% → 9% for the home side).
- Shot 33.6% eFG vs a 46.6% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 9–0 | Q2 6:31 | 41% → 9% |