| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERC | 28 | 31 | 4 | 63 |
| LIU | 34 | 25 | 13 | 72 |
Davis has 23, Long Island University beats Mercyhurst 72-63 in OT
NEW YORK -- — Malachi Davis' 23 points helped Long Island University defeat Mercyhurst 72-63 in overtime on Monday for its sixth victory in a row.
Davis added nine assists and three steals for the Sharks (10-11, 6-0 Northeast Conference). Jamal Fuller added 20 points while going 7 of 15 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) while he also had 12 rebounds and four blocks.
Jeff Planutis led the Lakers (8-13, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Aidan Reichert added 15 points and four steals, and Bernie Blunt also recorded 13 points.
Planutis tied it at 59-all with 1:10 left after making two free throws and neither team scored again the rest of regulation.
The teams both play Friday. LIU visits Saint Francis (Pa.) and Mercyhurst hosts Wagner.
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2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 11-2 | - | 20-6 |
| Long Island University | 9-4 | 2 | 13-15 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 7-6 | 4 | 11-17 |
| Mercyhurst | 8-7 | 4 | 14-16 |
| Stonehill | 6-7 | 5 | 14-14 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 6-8 | 5.5 | 11-17 |
| Wagner | 5-8 | 6 | 13-13 |
| Le Moyne | 4-9 | 7 | 9-19 |
| Chicago State | 4-9 | 7 | 4-24 |
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