Mercyhurst Lakers Dominate Penn State New Kensington Lions 94-43
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Mercyhurst Athletic Center
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Who won Penn State New Kensington Lions vs Mercyhurst Lakers?
Mercyhurst Lakers beat Penn State New Kensington Lions 94-43 at Mercyhurst Athletic Center on November 8, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Mercyhurst Lakers triumphed over the Penn State New Kensington Lions with a final score of 94-43. This decisive victory highlights the Lakers' strong start to the season, improving their record to 2-1. The game took place at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center on November 8, 2025, and showcased the Lakers' offensive prowess, as they averaged 70.0 points per game in their last ten outings while allowing 70.2 points.
The Lakers came into this game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, and they were riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 73-65 just a day prior. Their home record stood at an impressive 4-0, demonstrating their ability to perform well on their home court. In contrast, the Lions have struggled, with a record of 2-4 in their away games and an overall recent form of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 69.6 points scored and allowed.
The scoring breakdown of the game illustrated the Lakers' dominance, particularly in the second half, where they continued to extend their lead. Key moments included a series of free throws by Ta'Rasi Means and a three-point jumper by Or Faran, which contributed to the Lakers' scoring surge. The Lions were unable to keep pace, as they struggled offensively throughout the contest.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the Lakers' current form and home advantage certainly played a critical role in this matchup. The injury picture was not detailed in the block, leaving it unclear if either team was affected by player absences.
The betting market had priced the Lakers' win probability at 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their victory, which they certainly fulfilled. Conditions during the game were not specified, but the Lakers' home-court advantage likely contributed to their performance.
As the game unfolded, viewers could observe the Lakers' effective offensive strategies and defensive resilience, which allowed them to control the pace and flow of the game against the Lions. This performance not only showcases the Lakers' potential for the season but also raises questions about the Lions' ability to compete moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsCameron Johnson17Mercyhurst Lakers
- AssistsDeshaun Jackson Jr.6Mercyhurst Lakers
- ReboundsCameron Johnson11Mercyhurst Lakers
- PointsTa'Rasi Means23Penn State New Kensington Lions
- AssistsTa'Rasi Means1Penn State New Kensington Lions
- ReboundsTa'Rasi Means5Penn State New Kensington Lions
Recent form
Mercyhurst Lakers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W170 scored · 70.2 allowed per game4-0 at home
- 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
- 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
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 | Penn State New Kensington Lions | Mercyhurst Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 15-51 | 38-63 |
| Field goal % | 29 | 60 |
| Three-pointers | 4-17 | 12-31 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 39 |
| Free throws | 9-18 | 6-15 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 40 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 34 |
| Assists | 4 | 30 |
| Steals | 8 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 46 |
| Fouls | 11 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 57 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half16-41James Thomas made Free Throw.
- 1st Half17-41Keith Rockmore Jr. made Free Throw.
- 1st Half17-42Or Faran made Free Throw.
- 1st Half17-44Vladimir Pavlovic made Layup.
- 2nd Half17-47Christian Gamble made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half17-50Christian Gamble made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half19-50Olwadara Idowu made Layup.
- 2nd Half19-53Bernie Blunt III made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half19-56Bernie Blunt III made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half19-58Mykolas Ivanauskas made Layup.
- 2nd Half19-60Cameron Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half21-60Ta'Rasi Means made Layup. Assisted by Donaven Johnson.
- 2nd Half21-63Cameron Johnson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half21-65Cameron Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half21-67Kaden Fuhrmann made Layup. Assisted by Deshaun Jackson Jr..
- 2nd Half23-67Myles Griffith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half23-69Mykolas Ivanauskas made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half23-71Mykolas Ivanauskas made Layup.
- 2nd Half25-71Ta'Rasi Means made Layup.
- 2nd Half25-73Vladimir Pavlovic made Layup.
- 2nd Half26-73Ta'Rasi Means made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half27-73Ta'Rasi Means made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half27-75Mykolas Ivanauskas made Layup.
- 2nd Half27-77Cameron Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half27-79Brady Conner made Layup.
- 2nd Half27-81Cameron Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half27-84Chris Leman made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half28-84Keith Rockmore Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half30-84Ta'Rasi Means made Layup.
- 2nd Half33-84Ta'Rasi Means made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half33-86Chris Leman made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-86Ta'Rasi Means made Jumper.
- 2nd Half36-86Ta'Rasi Means made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-86Ta'Rasi Means made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-89Or Faran made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half38-89Donaven Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-91Vladimir Pavlovic made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-91Ta'Rasi Means made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-93Or Faran made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-93Ta'Rasi Means made Three Point Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Mercyhurst Lakers, below favours Penn State New Kensington Lions.
Venue
- Mercyhurst Athletic CenterErie, PA
- Attendance118
- OfficialsBen Syroka, King Whetstone, John Barley
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