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Blunt Leads Mercyhurst Against Le Moyne After 21-Point Outing
Bernie Blunt averaged 15.9 points over 10 games; Mercyhurst is 0-1 in conference play and faces Le Moyne, which leads NEC with a 1-0 record.
- On January 4, 2026 the Canadian Press previews Mercyhurst Lakers hosting Le Moyne Dolphins in Erie, Pennsylvania at 2 p.m. EST for their first NEC meeting with Mercyhurst averaging 66.4 points and shooting 45.0%.
- After a 74-67 loss in which Bernie Blunt scored 21, Mercyhurst Lakers lean on Blunt, who averages 15.9 points and 2.3 rebounds over the last 10 games against strong opponents.
- Statistically, Le Moyne holds an edge in scoring and efficiency as the Le Moyne Dolphins average 76.1 points, 31.7 rebounds, and 46.1% shooting versus Mercyhurst Lakers' 66.6 points per game.
- With Le Moyne 1-0 in NEC play and Mercyhurst 0-1, the outcome will shape the conference standings, as key players include Jakai Sanders and Shilo Jackson for Le Moyne and Deshaun Jackson Jr. for Mercyhurst.
- The broader season context suggests NEC results carry weight for both teams' trajectories, with Le Moyne Dolphins 3-7 versus opponents above.500 and the Associated Press using Data Skrive and Sportradar.
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Marietta Daily JournalMercyhurst takes on Le Moyne, seeks to halt 12-game skid
Mercyhurst looks to stop its 12-game slide when the Lakers play Le Moyne. The teams play Sunday for the first time this season. Le Moyne is 1-0 against the NEC, and Mercyhurst is 0-1 against conference opponents.
·Kentucky, United States
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