Long Island University Sharks 86, Mercyhurst Lakers 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Long Island University Sharks
Long Island University Sharks defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 86–81 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:22 swung win probability 53% → 12%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 22 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 86 |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 17 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 7:22 swung win probability 53% → 12%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Lost Q2 17-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 7:22 (win probability 53% → 12% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-9.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 11–0 | Q2 7:22 | 53% → 12% |