Northwestern Wildcats Dominate Mercyhurst Lakers
Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Welsh-Ryan Arena
Northwestern Wildcats 70, Mercyhurst Lakers 47, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Mercyhurst Lakers vs Northwestern Wildcats?
Northwestern Wildcats beat Mercyhurst Lakers 70-47 at Welsh-Ryan Arena on November 3, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at the Welsh-Ryan Arena, the Northwestern Wildcats showcased their strength by defeating the Mercyhurst Lakers with a final score of 70-47. This victory marks a strong start for the Wildcats, who now hold a 1-0 record for the season, while the Lakers fall to 0-1.
The Wildcats entered the game with a recent form of 4 wins and 6 losses over their last 10 games, having averaged 68.8 points scored and 67.5 points allowed per game. Their last outing before this match was a loss to the Wisconsin Badgers, where they fell 63-70. In contrast, the Lakers had been performing better recently, boasting a record of 7 wins and 3 losses in their last 10 games, with an average of 73.6 points scored and 71.3 points allowed. Their most recent game was a victory against the Chicago State Cougars, where they won 90-68, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
When examining home and away performances, Northwestern's home record stands at 1-2, while they have a 3-4 record in away games during their last 10 outings. Mercyhurst, however, has a perfect home record of 6-0 but struggled on the road with a 1-3 record in their last 10 games. This disparity in home and away performance may have played a role in the outcome of the game.
Looking back at previous meetings, this matchup was significant as it provided an opportunity for both teams to gauge their early-season strengths and weaknesses. The Wildcats had a solid home advantage, which they capitalized on during this game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide any specific details regarding player availability, but both teams would have had to navigate the early season without any major setbacks.
Betting lines from the market indicated that Northwestern was heavily favored to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their performance at home against the Lakers.
Conditions during the game were conducive to a strong performance from the Wildcats, who executed their game plan effectively. Key moments included scoring plays from players such as Jayden Reid and Qadir Martin, who contributed significantly to the final score. Reid made crucial free throws that extended the Wildcats' lead, while Martin's layup and subsequent free throw helped solidify their dominance in the second half.
As the game progressed, Northwestern maintained control, with their defense limiting the Lakers' scoring opportunities. The Lakers struggled to keep pace, ultimately leading to their defeat. This game serves as a reminder of the Wildcats' potential as they look to build on this victory in the coming season.
Leaders
- PointsArrinten Page18Northwestern Wildcats
- AssistsJayden Reid3Northwestern Wildcats
- ReboundsArrinten Page12Northwestern Wildcats
- PointsJake Lemelman14Mercyhurst Lakers
- AssistsDeshaun Jackson Jr.2Mercyhurst Lakers
- ReboundsMykolas Ivanauskas8Mercyhurst Lakers
Recent form
Northwestern Wildcats
Last 10: 4-6Streak L168.8 scored · 67.5 allowed per game1-2 at home
- L63-70at Wisconsin BadgersMar 13
- W72-64at Minnesota Golden GophersMar 12
- L61-74at Maryland TerrapinsMar 8
- L69-73vs UCLA BruinsMar 4
- W68-57vs Iowa HawkeyesMar 1
- W75-63at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 26
- W70-49at Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 20
- L64-68vs Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 16
- L75-81at Oregon DucksFeb 12
- L71-76at Washington HuskiesFeb 9
Mercyhurst Lakers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W273.6 scored · 71.3 allowed per game1-3 away
- W90-68vs Chicago State CougarsFeb 28
- W65-60vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsFeb 21
- L73-85at Stonehill SkyhawksFeb 15
- L63-73at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsFeb 14
- W82-78vs Le Moyne DolphinsFeb 8
- L78-85at Chicago State CougarsFeb 7
- W67-60at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsFeb 1
- W62-58vs Saint Francis Red WolvesJan 31
- W85-80vs Long Island University SharksJan 26
- W71-66vs Wagner SeahawksJan 25
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 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Mercyhurst Lakers | Northwestern Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-60 | 19-52 |
| Field goal % | 30 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 1-18 | 5-19 |
| Three-point % | 6 | 26 |
| Free throws | 10-13 | 27-38 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 34 |
| Assists | 11 | 13 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 26 |
| Fouls | 23 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 23 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half23-29Nick Martinelli made Free Throw.
- 1st Half24-29Deshaun Jackson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 1st Half24-32K.J. Windham made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Justin Mullins.
- 1st Half25-32Deshaun Jackson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 1st Half25-34K.J. Windham made Layup.
- 1st Half25-36Nick Martinelli made Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Clayton.
- 2nd Half27-36Bernie Blunt III made Jumper. Assisted by Jake Lemelman.
- 2nd Half27-38Tre Singleton made Layup. Assisted by Jordan Clayton.
- 2nd Half27-40Arrinten Page made Dunk.
- 2nd Half29-40Jake Lemelman made Jumper. Assisted by Cameron Johnson.
- 2nd Half29-41Arrinten Page made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-42Arrinten Page made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-45K.J. Windham made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jayden Reid.
- 2nd Half29-48K.J. Windham made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half29-49Jayden Reid made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-50Jayden Reid made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-50Jake Lemelman made Jumper. Assisted by Qadir Martin.
- 2nd Half31-51Arrinten Page made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-51Cameron Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half33-53Justin Mullins made Layup. Assisted by Arrinten Page.
- 2nd Half34-53Bernie Blunt III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-53Bernie Blunt III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-53Jake Lemelman made Jumper.
- 2nd Half37-56Max Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jake West.
- 2nd Half39-56Mykolas Ivanauskas made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half41-56Deshaun Jackson Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-57Arrinten Page made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-58Arrinten Page made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-58Qadir Martin made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-60Arrinten Page made Dunk. Assisted by Jayden Reid.
- 2nd Half43-62Jayden Reid made Layup. Assisted by K.J. Windham.
- 2nd Half43-64Nick Martinelli made Jumper. Assisted by Arrinten Page.
- 2nd Half44-64James Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-65Jayden Reid made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-66Jayden Reid made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-66Qadir Martin made Layup. Assisted by Christian Gamble.
- 2nd Half47-66Qadir Martin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-68Arrinten Page made Dunk. Assisted by Max Green.
- 2nd Half47-69Phoenix Gill made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-70Phoenix Gill made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Northwestern Wildcats, below favours Mercyhurst Lakers.
Venue
- Welsh-Ryan ArenaEvanston, IL
- Attendance4607
- OfficialsTim Comer, Bill Jacobson, Edwin Young
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