Mercyhurst Lakers @ Long Island University Sharks
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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Game Information
2025-26 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| New Haven | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Saint Francis | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |

