Mercyhurst Lakers Dominate New Haven Chargers 70-51
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Mercyhurst Athletic Center
Mercyhurst Lakers 70, New Haven Chargers 51, 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 New Haven Chargers vs Mercyhurst Lakers?
Mercyhurst Lakers beat New Haven Chargers 70-51 at Mercyhurst Athletic Center on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in New Haven Chargers vs Mercyhurst Lakers?
Mercyhurst Lakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.
The Mercyhurst Lakers secured a decisive victory against the New Haven Chargers, winning 70-51 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. This game showcased the Lakers' strong performance, particularly following their recent three-game winning streak. With this win, Mercyhurst improved its overall record to 12-11, while New Haven fell to 9-13.
In their last ten games, the Lakers have shown promising form, posting a record of 6-4, with an average of 67.1 points scored and 63.9 points allowed per game. Their recent performances include victories over teams like the Chicago State Cougars and Central Connecticut Blue Devils, demonstrating their ability to compete effectively at home, where they have a record of 4-2 in their last six games. Conversely, New Haven has struggled, recording a 4-5-1 record in their last ten outings, averaging only 54.2 points scored and 60.7 points allowed. Their performance has been inconsistent, with a recent draw against the Saint Francis Red Wolves and a loss to Mercyhurst just a week prior to this matchup.
In terms of home and away performance, Mercyhurst has thrived at home, while New Haven has faced challenges on the road, holding a 2-4 record in away games. The Lakers' previous meeting with the Chargers on January 23 resulted in a narrow 61-57 victory for Mercyhurst, which added an extra layer of anticipation to this rematch.
Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their best players. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Mercyhurst favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 122.5. The odds reflected the Lakers' recent form and home advantage, while New Haven's struggles were acknowledged in the spread.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or external factors reported. Fans could expect a competitive atmosphere, especially given the stakes of the matchup.
Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Lakers' offensive efficiency. Key moments included a layup by Cameron Johnson that brought the score to 70-47 and a jumper by Vere Anthony that capped off the scoring for New Haven at 51 points. The Lakers' ability to maintain control of the game was evident as they consistently built their lead, culminating in a dominant final score of 70-51.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MERC -5.5 | 122.5 o -110 / u -110 | New Haven Chargers +185 · Mercyhurst Lakers -225 |
Leaders
- PointsMykolas Ivanauskas14Mercyhurst Lakers
- AssistsBernie Blunt III6Mercyhurst Lakers
- ReboundsMykolas Ivanauskas9Mercyhurst Lakers
- PointsAndre Pasha15New Haven Chargers
- AssistsJabri Fitzpatrick3New Haven Chargers
- ReboundsAndre Pasha6New Haven Chargers
Recent form
Mercyhurst Lakers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W367.1 scored · 63.9 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W61-59vs Chicago State CougarsJan 25
- W61-57at New Haven ChargersJan 23
- W79-61vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsJan 19
- L57-62vs Stonehill SkyhawksJan 17
- W70-69at Wagner SeahawksJan 10
- L58-60at Long Island University SharksJan 9
- W74-60vs Le Moyne DolphinsJan 4
- L67-74vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsJan 3
- W82-61vs Binghamton BearcatsDec 20
- L62-76at Syracuse OrangeDec 18
New Haven Chargers
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak D154.2 scored · 60.7 allowed per game2-4 away
- D0-0vs Saint Francis Red WolvesJan 25
- L57-61vs Mercyhurst LakersJan 23
- W62-56at Chicago State CougarsJan 20
- W80-74vs Wagner SeahawksJan 17
- W65-55vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsJan 10
- L47-73at Le Moyne DolphinsJan 9
- L61-72at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsJan 4
- W70-55at Stonehill SkyhawksJan 3
- L53-96at Vanderbilt CommodoresDec 30
- L47-65at Fordham RamsDec 22
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 |
Box score
| Stat | New Haven Chargers | Mercyhurst Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-47 | 25-60 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 1-14 | 7-17 |
| Three-point % | 7 | 41 |
| Free throws | 14-23 | 13-15 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 87 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 28 |
| Assists | 11 | 14 |
| Steals | 3 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 4 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 34 |
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 26 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 1 | 88 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half20-34Qadir Martin makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 1st Half21-34Najimi George makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half21-36Mykolas Ivanauskas makes 4-foot jumper
- 1st Half22-36Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half23-36Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half23-37Bernie Blunt III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half23-38Bernie Blunt III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half23-40Bernie Blunt III makes layup (Deshaun Jackson Jr. assists)
- 1st Half23-41Bernie Blunt III makes free throw 1 of 1
- 1st Half25-41Jabri Fitzpatrick makes layup
- 2nd Half25-42Qadir Martin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half25-44Qadir Martin makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half26-44Kheni Briggs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half26-46Mykolas Ivanauskas makes 5-foot jumper (Christian Gamble assists)
- 2nd Half28-46Andre Pasha makes 6-foot jumper (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half29-46Teshaun Steele makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-46Kheni Briggs makes layup (Teshaun Steele assists)
- 2nd Half31-48Mykolas Ivanauskas makes layup (Bernie Blunt III assists)
- 2nd Half33-48Kheni Briggs makes layup (Teshaun Steele assists)
- 2nd Half33-50Qadir Martin makes layup (Bernie Blunt III assists)
- 2nd Half33-53Kaden Fuhrmann makes 25-foot three point jumper (Christian Gamble assists)
- 2nd Half36-53Najimi George makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half36-55Sean Lang makes 14-foot jumper (Deshaun Jackson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half36-57Deshaun Jackson Jr. makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half36-60Christian Gamble makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half36-61Deshaun Jackson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-62Deshaun Jackson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-62Teshaun Steele makes layup
- 2nd Half38-64Deshaun Jackson Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half40-64Andre Pasha makes 7-foot jumper (Teshaun Steele assists)
- 2nd Half42-64Najimi George makes layup (Vere Anthony assists)
- 2nd Half42-66Qadir Martin makes layup (Bernie Blunt III assists)
- 2nd Half44-66Andre Pasha makes layup (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half45-66Najimi George makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-66Najimi George makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-66Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-68Qadir Martin makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half47-70Cameron Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half49-70Zoumana Traore makes layup
- 2nd Half51-70Vere Anthony makes 22-foot jumper (Aidan Losiewicz assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Mercyhurst Lakers, below favours New Haven Chargers.
Venue
- Mercyhurst Athletic CenterErie, PA
- Attendance900
- OfficialsRon Tyburski, John Barley, Connor Hoagland
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