West Virginia Dominates Mercyhurst in 70-38 Victory
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Hope Coliseum
West Virginia Mountaineers 70, Mercyhurst Lakers 38, 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 Mercyhurst Lakers vs West Virginia Mountaineers?
West Virginia Mountaineers beat Mercyhurst Lakers 70-38 at Hope Coliseum on November 30, 2025.
Who was favored in Mercyhurst Lakers vs West Virginia Mountaineers?
West Virginia Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -8000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
The West Virginia Mountaineers showcased their dominance in a decisive 70-38 victory over the Mercyhurst Lakers at Hope Coliseum. This game highlighted the Mountaineers' strong home record and their ability to control the pace and flow of the game against an opponent struggling to find their rhythm. With this win, West Virginia improved their home record to 7-1, while Mercyhurst fell to 1-5 in away games this season.
West Virginia entered the matchup with a record of 6-2 and a recent form that included a streak of two consecutive losses. Despite this, their overall performance in the last ten games showed a record of 7-3, with an average of 70.2 points scored and 62.3 points allowed. In their last five games, they maintained an average of 71.2 points scored and 60.6 points allowed, indicating a solid defensive effort alongside their scoring capabilities.
On the other hand, Mercyhurst came into the game with a record of 3-5 and had also lost their last two games. Their recent form was a mixed bag, with a record of 5-5 over the last ten games, averaging 71.4 points scored and 66.6 points allowed. However, their struggles on the road were evident, as they had only managed one win in six away games this season.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, this was the second meeting between the two teams in the 2025 season. West Virginia had previously defeated Mercyhurst 67-46 on December 22, 2024, further establishing their dominance in this matchup.
The injury picture was not detailed in the provided facts, but the absence of key players can often impact team performance in such matchups. However, both teams fielded their rosters for this game, allowing for a full display of their respective capabilities.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had West Virginia as a heavy favorite with a spread of -21.5, indicating strong confidence in their ability to win decisively. The total for the game was set at 127.5, reflecting expectations for a relatively low-scoring affair, which proved accurate given the final score.
Conditions in the arena were typical for a late November game, with both teams looking to establish their game early. West Virginia's home court advantage was palpable, as they utilized their familiarity with the venue to dictate the game's tempo.
As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of West Virginia's defensive prowess, holding Mercyhurst to just 38 points. The scoring plays reflected a balanced attack, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline. Notable moments included Jackson Fields making a layup to cap off the scoring for West Virginia, and Cameron Johnson's efforts in the second half that included both layups and free throws.
Overall, the Mountaineers' performance solidified their status as a formidable force in the NCAAB landscape, while Mercyhurst will need to regroup and address their away game struggles moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WVU -21.5 | 127.5 o -105 / u -115 | Mercyhurst Lakers +2200 · West Virginia Mountaineers -8000 |
Leaders
- PointsChance Moore11West Virginia Mountaineers
- AssistsJasper Floyd4West Virginia Mountaineers
- ReboundsChance Moore9West Virginia Mountaineers
- PointsBernie Blunt III14Mercyhurst Lakers
- AssistsBernie Blunt III2Mercyhurst Lakers
- ReboundsQadir Martin6Mercyhurst Lakers
Recent form
West Virginia Mountaineers
Last 10: 7-3Streak L270.2 scored · 62.3 allowed per game6-1 at home
- L68-78at Xavier MusketeersNov 23
- L67-70at Clemson TigersNov 21
- W81-59vs Lafayette LeopardsNov 18
- W71-49vs Pittsburgh PanthersNov 13
- W69-47vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 9
- W73-65vs Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 7
- W70-54vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 5
- L60-67vs Colorado BuffaloesMar 12
- W72-65vs UCF KnightsMar 8
- W71-69at Utah UtesMar 5
Mercyhurst Lakers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L271.4 scored · 66.6 allowed per game1-5 away
- 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
- L47-70at Northwestern WildcatsNov 4
- W90-68vs Chicago State CougarsFeb 28
- W65-60vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsFeb 21
- L73-85at Stonehill SkyhawksFeb 15
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 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Mercyhurst Lakers | West Virginia Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-48 | 26-55 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 5-13 | 5-18 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 28 |
| Free throws | 1-8 | 13-20 |
| Free throw % | 13 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 30 |
| Assists | 6 | 15 |
| Steals | 3 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 36 |
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 33 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half15-20Brenen Lorient made Layup.
- 1st Half15-22Treysen Eaglestaff made Layup.
- 1st Half17-22Bernie Blunt III made Jumper.
- 1st Half17-24Jackson Fields made Jumper.
- 1st Half17-26Amir Jenkins made Layup.
- 1st Half19-26Bernie Blunt III made Layup.
- 1st Half19-27Amir Jenkins made Free Throw.
- 1st Half19-29Amir Jenkins made Jumper.
- 1st Half19-31Chance Moore made Dunk. Assisted by Honor Huff.
- 1st Half22-31Jake Lemelman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bernie Blunt III.
- 1st Half22-34Amir Jenkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jasper Floyd.
- 1st Half22-36Chance Moore made Layup. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
- 1st Half22-37Chance Moore made Free Throw.
- 1st Half22-39Chance Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half22-42Treysen Eaglestaff made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Honor Huff.
- 2nd Half22-43Jasper Floyd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half22-44Jasper Floyd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half22-45DJ Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half22-46DJ Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half24-46Christian Gamble made Jumper.
- 2nd Half24-49Honor Huff made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Fields.
- 2nd Half24-51Jackson Fields made Layup. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
- 2nd Half24-52Jackson Fields made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-52Deshaun Jackson Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half28-52Qadir Martin made Layup.
- 2nd Half28-54Amir Jenkins made Layup.
- 2nd Half28-56Treysen Eaglestaff made Layup.
- 2nd Half28-58Jasper Floyd made Layup. Assisted by Brenen Lorient.
- 2nd Half28-59Jasper Floyd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-61Harlan Obioha made Layup. Assisted by Brenen Lorient.
- 2nd Half30-61Bernie Blunt III made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-62Jackson Fields made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half30-63Jackson Fields made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-63Cameron Johnson made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half33-63Cameron Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-65Chance Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-65Cameron Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Vladimir Pavlovic.
- 2nd Half38-65Kaden Fuhrmann made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brady Conner.
- 2nd Half38-68Jayden Forsythe made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Fields.
- 2nd Half38-70Jackson Fields made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours West Virginia Mountaineers, below favours Mercyhurst Lakers.
Venue
- Hope ColiseumMorgantown, WV
- Attendance10319
- OfficialsTony Padilla, Doug Sirmons, Keith Patterson
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