Morgan State Bears @ Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst knocks off Morgan State 86-72
ERIE, Pa. -- — Bernie Blunt's 19 points helped Mercyhurst defeat Morgan State 86-72 on Saturday.
Blunt also had five assists for the Lakers (3-2). Jake Lemelman shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 18 points. Mykolas Ivanauskas went 8 of 10 from the field to finish with 17 points.
Rob Lawson led the way for the Bears (1-3) with 16 points, four assists and three steals. Walter Peggs Jr. added 15 points for Morgan State. Christian Meeks also had 10 points and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Mercyhurst Athletic Center
4:00 PM, November 15, 2025
Erie, PA
Attendance: 372
- Referees:
- Michael Kitts
- Josh Anderson
- Jailaan Kinsey
2025-26 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
2025-26 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| New Haven | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Saint Francis | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |

