NCAAB · Final

Sharks Edge Out Mountain Hawks in Close Contest

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Stabler Arena

Long Island University Sharks 87, Lehigh Mountain Hawks 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Long Island University Sharks vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks?

Long Island University Sharks beat Lehigh Mountain Hawks 87-82 at Stabler Arena on December 6, 2025.

Who was favored in Long Island University Sharks vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks?

Long Island University Sharks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at Stabler Arena, the Long Island University Sharks narrowly defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks with a final score of 87-82. This game showcased the competitive nature of both teams, with the Sharks improving their record to 6-4 while the Mountain Hawks fell to 3-9.

The Sharks entered the game with a recent record of 5-5 over their last ten games, averaging 73.9 points scored and allowing 78.0 points per game. They had a mixed performance away from home, with a record of 3-3 in away games. Their last game before this matchup was a close loss to the Winthrop Eagles, where they fell 92-94. In contrast, the Mountain Hawks had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, averaging 68.7 points scored and 72.8 points allowed. They were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Binghamton Bearcats 71-80 in their previous outing.

In terms of home and away performance, Lehigh's home record stood at 2-2, while the Sharks had a 2-2 record at home and a 3-3 record on the road. The Sharks had previously faced the Mountain Hawks earlier in the season, winning that encounter 60-59, which added an extra layer of intensity to this rematch.

Injury reports for both teams were not detailed in the provided facts, but the competitive nature of the game indicated that both sides were eager to field their best players. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Sharks favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The odds reflected a closely contested game, with the home moneyline at -102.0 and the away moneyline at -118.0.

The game conditions were typical for December basketball, with both teams adjusting to the indoor environment of Stabler Arena. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with several lead changes throughout the match. Key moments included Nasir Whitlock's crucial layup and free throws in the final moments, which helped seal the victory for the Sharks.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a showcase of skill, with both teams demonstrating their offensive capabilities. The Sharks' ability to execute under pressure proved decisive, particularly in the closing stages of the game. The Mountain Hawks fought hard but ultimately could not overcome the Sharks' late-game execution.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of both teams and set the stage for future encounters as they continue their respective seasons.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LIU -1.5	142.5 o -112 / u -108	Long Island University Sharks -118 · Lehigh Mountain Hawks -102

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Leaders

PointsHank Alvey26Lehigh Mountain Hawks
AssistsJoshua Ingram3Lehigh Mountain Hawks
ReboundsHank Alvey10Lehigh Mountain Hawks
PointsMalachi Davis30Long Island University Sharks
AssistsMalachi Davis7Long Island University Sharks
ReboundsMalachi Davis10Long Island University Sharks

Recent form

Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Last 10: 3-7Streak L168.7 scored · 72.8 allowed per game2-2 at home

L71-80at Binghamton BearcatsDec 3
W78-74at Texas State BobcatsNov 29
L70-72vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 28
L55-78at Marist Red FoxesNov 26
L67-82vs Columbia LionsNov 21
W79-62vs Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 19
L72-84at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 14
L47-69at West Virginia MountaineersNov 9
W91-52vs Valley Forge PatriotsNov 7
L57-75at Houston CougarsNov 4

Long Island University Sharks

Last 10: 5-5Streak L173.9 scored · 78 allowed per game3-3 away

L92-94vs Winthrop EaglesDec 3
W75-61at Missouri State BearsNov 25
L58-98at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 22
L53-69at Fordham RamsNov 21
W88-79vs James Madison DukesNov 16
W76-72at Air Force FalconsNov 11
W94-90at IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 6
L67-89at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 4
L68-71vs Saint Francis Red WolvesMar 8
W68-57vs Chicago State CougarsMar 6

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Long Island University	24-11	-	15-3
Central Connecticut	18-12	3	12-6
Mercyhurst	17-17	5	10-8
Le Moyne	15-17	5	10-8
New Haven	14-17	6	9-9
Wagner	14-17	7	8-10
Stonehill	12-21	7	8-10
Fairleigh Dickinson	11-21	7	8-10
Saint Francis	7-24	10	5-13
Chicago State	7-25	10	5-13
Navy	26-8	-	17-1
Colgate	18-15	6	11-7
Lehigh	18-17	6	11-7
Boston University	17-17	7	10-8
American University	16-16	8	9-9
Loyola Maryland	12-20	9	8-10
Lafayette	11-21	9	8-10
Bucknell	10-23	11	6-12
Army	11-21	12	5-13
Holy Cross	11-22	12	5-13

Box score

Stat	Long Island University Sharks	Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Field goals	34-68	28-56
Field goal %	50	50
Three-pointers	5-15	6-21
Three-point %	33	29
Free throws	14-20	20-27
Free throw %	70	74
Rebounds	39	31
Offensive rebounds	20	13
Defensive rebounds	19	18
Assists	14	15
Steals	15	7
Blocks	6	4
Turnovers	14	19
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	26	19
Fast-break points	26	14
Points in the paint	46	40
Fouls	23	18
Largest lead	19	1
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	93	1

How the scoring went

2nd Half57-47Greg Gordon made Layup. Assisted by Malachi Davis.
2nd Half57-49Caleb Thomas made Layup.
2nd Half57-52Andrew Urosevic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Ingram.
2nd Half57-54Hank Alvey made Layup. Assisted by Peter Kramer.
2nd Half60-54Jamal Fuller made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half60-56Hank Alvey made Dunk. Assisted by Peter Kramer.
2nd Half62-56Shadrak Lasu made Dunk. Assisted by Malachi Davis.
2nd Half62-58Andrew Urosevic made Jumper.
2nd Half63-58Shadrak Lasu made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-60Andrew Urosevic made Jumper.
2nd Half66-60Jamal Fuller made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malachi Davis.
2nd Half66-61Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-62Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-63Hank Alvey made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-64Hank Alvey made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-66Hank Alvey made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half66-67Hank Alvey made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-67Tre'shawn Sheppard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malachi Davis.
2nd Half71-67Greg Gordon made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half71-69Hank Alvey made Dunk. Assisted by Nasir Whitlock.
2nd Half73-69Malachi Davis made Layup. Assisted by Greg Gordon.
2nd Half73-71Hank Alvey made Layup. Assisted by Jalen Vazquez.
2nd Half73-72Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-73Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-73Malachi Davis made Jumper.
2nd Half77-73Greg Gordon made Layup.
2nd Half79-73Greg Gordon made Dunk.
2nd Half81-73Malachi Davis made Dunk. Assisted by Tre'shawn Sheppard.
2nd Half81-74Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-75Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-75Malachi Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-75Malachi Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-77Nasir Whitlock made Layup.
2nd Half83-78Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-80Peter Kramer made Layup. Assisted by Hank Alvey.
2nd Half84-80Tre'shawn Sheppard made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-80Tre'shawn Sheppard made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-82Hank Alvey made Dunk. Assisted by Peter Kramer.
2nd Half86-82Malachi Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half87-82Malachi Davis made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Lehigh Mountain Hawks, below favours Long Island University Sharks.