NCAAB · Final/OT

Wagner Seahawks Edge Mercyhurst Lakers in Overtime Thriller

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Mercyhurst Athletic Center

Wagner Seahawks 83, Mercyhurst Lakers 80, 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 Wagner Seahawks vs Mercyhurst Lakers?

Wagner Seahawks beat Mercyhurst Lakers 83-80 at Mercyhurst Athletic Center on February 19, 2026.

Who was favored in Wagner Seahawks vs Mercyhurst Lakers?

Mercyhurst Lakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup that went into overtime, the Wagner Seahawks defeated the Mercyhurst Lakers 83-80 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked the fourth consecutive victory for Wagner over Mercyhurst, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 since the start of the 2025 season.

The game showcased a competitive spirit from both teams, with Mercyhurst entering the contest with a home record of 13-15 and a recent form of 6-4 in their last ten games, including a one-game winning streak. The Lakers averaged 70.3 points scored and allowed 64.9 points in those ten games. Their last match before facing Wagner was a decisive 94-79 victory against the Saint Francis Red Wolves.

On the other hand, Wagner had a record of 10-16 and was struggling with a recent form of 3-6-1 in their last ten games, including a one-game losing streak. The Seahawks averaged 59.4 points scored while allowing 64.0 points during that stretch. Their most recent game was a loss to the Long Island University Sharks, where they fell 65-83.

The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads. In the overtime period, key plays defined the outcome. Jake Lemelman made a crucial 16-foot jumper to give Wagner a 78-75 lead, followed by Travis Gray hitting a pair of free throws to extend the lead to 80-75. Mercyhurst fought back, with Qadir Martin making a layup to bring the score to 79-77, but Wagner maintained their composure at the free-throw line, with Gray sealing the victory by making two more free throws.

Wagner's recent form at home showed a record of 2-2, while their away record was 1-4, indicating struggles on the road. Conversely, Mercyhurst had a solid home record of 4-1 in their last five home games, but they could not capitalize on this advantage against Wagner.

The betting odds from DraftKings indicated that Mercyhurst was favored with a spread of -3.5 and a money line of -192. In contrast, Wagner's money line was set at +160, reflecting their underdog status in this matchup. The total for the game was set at 133.5, with odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under.

As for injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but it is always a key factor in determining team performance. The conditions during the game were not specified, but the atmosphere at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center was likely intense, given the stakes of the matchup.

Viewers were treated to a display of resilience from both teams, with Wagner's ability to execute in clutch moments ultimately determining the outcome. The Seahawks' victory keeps them competitive in the league, while Mercyhurst will need to regroup and focus on their next challenge.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MERC -3.5	133.5 o -105 / u -115	Wagner Seahawks +160 · Mercyhurst Lakers -192

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Leaders

PointsJake Lemelman27Mercyhurst Lakers
AssistsJake Lemelman3Mercyhurst Lakers
ReboundsQadir Martin10Mercyhurst Lakers
PointsNick Jones19Wagner Seahawks
AssistsNick Jones2Wagner Seahawks
ReboundsTravis Gray10Wagner Seahawks

Recent form

Mercyhurst Lakers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W170.3 scored · 64.9 allowed per game4-1 at home

W94-79at Saint Francis Red WolvesFeb 14
L57-58at Le Moyne DolphinsFeb 13
L52-55at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsFeb 7
W98-89vs Saint Francis Red WolvesFeb 6
L74-78at Chicago State CougarsJan 31
W70-51vs New Haven ChargersJan 30
W61-59vs Chicago State CougarsJan 25
W61-57at New Haven ChargersJan 23
W79-61vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsJan 19
L57-62vs Stonehill SkyhawksJan 17

Wagner Seahawks

Last 10: 3-6-1Streak L159.4 scored · 64 allowed per game1-4 away

L65-83at Long Island University SharksFeb 17
W68-57at Stonehill SkyhawksFeb 14
L57-67vs Long Island University SharksFeb 13
L67-84at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsFeb 7
W79-78vs Le Moyne DolphinsFeb 6
W75-72vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsJan 31
L55-62vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsJan 30
D0-0at Long Island University SharksJan 27
L67-69at Le Moyne DolphinsJan 24
L61-68at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsJan 19

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	Wagner Seahawks	Mercyhurst Lakers
Field goals	26-58	28-63
Field goal %	45	44
Three-pointers	7-17	7-20
Three-point %	41	35
Free throws	24-30	17-27
Free throw %	80	63
Rebounds	41	33
Offensive rebounds	13	11
Defensive rebounds	28	22
Assists	10	12
Steals	5	10
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	16	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	19
Fast-break points	3	12
Points in the paint	32	34
Fouls	22	21
Largest lead	15	7
Lead changes	12	12
Time in front	70	19

How the scoring went

2nd Half55-43Nick Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-43Nick Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-46Bernie Blunt III makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half58-46John Awoke makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half58-48Jake Lemelman makes 16-foot jumper (Bernie Blunt III assists)
2nd Half58-50Mykolas Ivanauskas makes 6-foot jumper (Qadir Martin assists)
2nd Half58-52Bernie Blunt III makes layup
2nd Half58-53Bernie Blunt III makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-56Jake Lemelman makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mykolas Ivanauskas assists)
2nd Half58-58Jake Lemelman makes layup (Christian Gamble assists)
2nd Half58-59Mykolas Ivanauskas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-59Binael Basil makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-59Binael Basil makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-61Bernie Blunt III makes layup
2nd Half61-61Nick Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-61Nick Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-64Bernie Blunt III makes 28-foot three point jumper (Christian Gamble assists)
2nd Half64-64John Awoke makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half65-64Makhai Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-65Qadir Martin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-67Qadir Martin makes layup
2nd Half67-67Binael Basil makes layup
2nd Half67-68Bernie Blunt III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-69Bernie Blunt III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-70Jake Lemelman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-70Eddie Placer makes 25-foot three point jumper
OT70-71Sean Lang makes free throw 2 of 2
OT73-71Nick Jones makes 25-foot three point jumper (Travis Gray assists)
OT75-71Bryan Akanmu makes 9-foot jumper
OT75-73Jake Lemelman makes layup
OT77-73Nick Jones makes layup
OT78-73Nick Jones makes free throw 1 of 1
OT78-75Jake Lemelman makes 16-foot jumper
OT79-75Travis Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
OT79-77Qadir Martin makes layup
OT80-77Travis Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
OT81-77Travis Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
OT81-80Jake Lemelman makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bernie Blunt III assists)
OT82-80Travis Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
OT83-80Travis Gray makes free throw 2 of 2