Syracuse Defeats Mercyhurst 76-62 in NCAAB Clash
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · JMA Wireless Dome
Syracuse Orange 76, Mercyhurst Lakers 62, 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 Syracuse Orange?
Syracuse Orange beat Mercyhurst Lakers 76-62 at JMA Wireless Dome on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in Mercyhurst Lakers vs Syracuse Orange?
Syracuse Orange were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2400 (about 96% implied). The favorite won.
The Syracuse Orange secured a solid 76-62 victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers at the JMA Wireless Dome. This matchup highlighted Syracuse's home advantage, as they improved their home record to 7-4, while Mercyhurst fell to 4-8 on the season. Syracuse's performance was marked by a strong second half, where they outscored Mercyhurst and maintained control of the game.
Syracuse entered the game with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak after a narrow defeat to Hofstra Pride just days prior. In that game, Syracuse lost 69-70, which followed a win against Saint Joseph's Hawks, where they scored 71 points. Their average scoring over the last ten games has been 72.6 points, while they have allowed an average of 65.0 points per game. At home, Syracuse has been particularly strong, boasting a home record of 6-1.
On the other hand, Mercyhurst has struggled this season, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and also on a one-game losing streak after losing 47-80 to Davidson Wildcats. Their average scoring in recent games is 67.5 points, with an average of 66.3 points allowed. Mercyhurst's away record is notably poor at 1-6, which reflects their challenges playing outside their home venue.
The game featured several scoring plays that showcased both teams' efforts. Notable moments included Nate Kingz making a crucial layup to extend Syracuse's lead to 76-58 in the second half. Kingz also contributed with a dunk assisted by J.J. Starling, highlighting the team's offensive capabilities. Mercyhurst's Jake Lemelman managed to score a driving layup late in the game, but it was not enough to close the gap.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings had Syracuse favored by 24.5 points, indicating strong expectations for their performance. The total points line was set at 131.5, with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under. Syracuse's money line was heavily favored at -2400, while Mercyhurst's was set at +1200, reflecting the disparity in expectations between the two teams.
The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. For viewers, the matchup provided an opportunity to observe Syracuse's home dominance and Mercyhurst's struggles on the road. The final score of 76-62 underscored Syracuse's ability to leverage their home court advantage effectively against a struggling Mercyhurst team.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SYR -24.5 | 131.5 o -112 / u -108 | Mercyhurst Lakers +1200 · Syracuse Orange -2400 |
Leaders
- PointsWilliam Kyle III15Syracuse Orange
- AssistsJ.J. Starling4Syracuse Orange
- ReboundsWilliam Kyle III10Syracuse Orange
- PointsJake Lemelman23Mercyhurst Lakers
- AssistsJake Lemelman3Mercyhurst Lakers
- ReboundsQadir Martin8Mercyhurst Lakers
Recent form
Syracuse Orange
Last 10: 6-4Streak L172.6 scored · 65 allowed per game6-1 at home
- L69-70vs Hofstra PrideDec 13
- W71-63vs Saint Joseph's HawksDec 12
- W62-60vs Tennessee VolunteersDec 3
- L64-95at Iowa State CyclonesNov 26
- L60-71at Kansas JayhawksNov 25
- L74-78at Houston CougarsNov 24
- W78-73vs Monmouth HawksNov 19
- W80-50vs Drexel DragonsNov 15
- W83-43vs Delaware State HornetsNov 8
- W85-47vs Binghamton BearcatsNov 4
Mercyhurst Lakers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L167.5 scored · 66.3 allowed per game1-6 away
- L47-80at Davidson WildcatsDec 13
- W80-51vs Bethany (WV) BisonDec 7
- L71-79at Lafayette LeopardsDec 6
- L38-70at West Virginia MountaineersNov 30
- L60-69at Marshall Thundering HerdNov 24
- L71-76at Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 21
- W86-72vs Morgan State BearsNov 15
- L55-58at Canisius Golden GriffinsNov 13
- W94-43vs Penn State New Kensington LionsNov 8
- W73-65at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 7
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 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Mercyhurst Lakers | Syracuse Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-62 | 30-61 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 5-18 | 4-17 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 24 |
| Free throws | 7-10 | 12-16 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 26 |
| Assists | 14 | 12 |
| Steals | 11 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 46 |
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half25-41Jake Lemelman makes 8-foot jumper (Deshaun Jackson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half25-43Sadiq White Jr. makes 4-foot dunk (Naithan George assists)
- 2nd Half27-43Bernie Blunt III makes layup
- 2nd Half29-43Jake Lemelman makes driving layup
- 2nd Half29-45William Kyle III makes 6-foot dunk (J.J. Starling assists)
- 2nd Half29-47William Kyle III makes 3-foot dunk (Nate Kingz assists)
- 2nd Half31-47Qadir Martin makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half32-47Qadir Martin makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half32-49Sadiq White Jr. makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Naithan George assists)
- 2nd Half34-49Mykolas Ivanauskas makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half34-51J.J. Starling makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-51Mykolas Ivanauskas makes 0-foot tip in layup (Sean Lang assists)
- 2nd Half36-53Ibrahim Souare makes layup (Kiyan Anthony assists)
- 2nd Half38-53Jake Lemelman makes layup (Sean Lang assists)
- 2nd Half38-55Naithan George makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half40-55Bernie Blunt III makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-57Kiyan Anthony makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-58Kiyan Anthony makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half42-58Mykolas Ivanauskas makes layup (Bernie Blunt III assists)
- 2nd Half42-60Kiyan Anthony makes 4-foot jumper (Nate Kingz assists)
- 2nd Half44-60Jake Lemelman makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-62Sadiq White Jr. makes layup (J.J. Starling assists)
- 2nd Half45-62Mykolas Ivanauskas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-64William Kyle III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-64Jake Lemelman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-64Jake Lemelman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-66Sadiq White Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-66Jake Lemelman makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kaden Fuhrmann assists)
- 2nd Half53-66Bernie Blunt III makes 31-foot three point jumper (Cameron Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half53-68William Kyle III makes layup
- 2nd Half53-69William Kyle III makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-69Jake Lemelman makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bernie Blunt III assists)
- 2nd Half56-70Nate Kingz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-72Nate Kingz makes 3-foot dunk (J.J. Starling assists)
- 2nd Half57-72Bernie Blunt III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-72Bernie Blunt III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-74Sadiq White Jr. makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Nate Kingz assists)
- 2nd Half58-76Nate Kingz makes layup
- 2nd Half60-76Jake Lemelman makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-76Mykolas Ivanauskas makes 17-foot jumper (Deshaun Jackson Jr. assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Syracuse Orange, below favours Mercyhurst Lakers.
Venue
- JMA Wireless DomeSyracuse, NY
- Attendance12258
- OfficialsTim Clougherty, Roger Ayers, Anthony Eades
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