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The Mercyhurst Lakers (3-5) will try to turn around a three-game losing streak when they visit the Lafayette Leopards (2-7) on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Kirby Sports Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Mercyhurst vs. Lafayette
- Game day: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Mercyhurst 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.1 | 248 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 40.2 | 66 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.0 | 319 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.1 | 232 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.6 | 94 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 135 |
Lafayette 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 39.8 | 346 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.1 | 260 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.0 | 291 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 36.7 | 347 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.1 | 135 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 191 |
Mercyhurst vs. Lafayette Stat Insights
Points
- The Lakers are averaging 65.4 points, 10.0 fewer than the Leopards concede.
- When Mercyhurst scores more than 75.4, it has a record of 2-0.
- Lafayette has a 2-0 record when allowing fewer than 65.4 points.
- The Leopards' 68.2 points per game are just 2.8 more than the Lakers allow.
- When scoring over 65.4 points, Lafayette is 1-4.
- Mercyhurst is 2-1 when it allows less than 68.2 points.
- The Leopards have been outscored by 65 points this year (7.2 per game), while the Lakers have an even point differential.
Shooting
- The Lakers shoot 44.1% from the field, only 1.0% lower than the Leopards concede defensively.
- Mercyhurst has a 3-1 straight-up record when shooting higher than 45.1% from the field.
- This season Lafayette is 1-4 when the team shoots higher than 40.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Lakers and Leopards rebound at about the same rate, with the Lakers averaging 1.0 fewer rebound per game.
- When Lafayette has a rebounding advantage, it is 2-0. When posting fewer boards, Mercyhurst is 1-4.
- The Lakers average 7.4 offensive rebounds, 1.0 less than the Leopards.
- The Leopards are 1-1 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Lakers are 1-4 when they lose that battle.
- Mercyhurst is -3.1 in terms of rebounds per game, and Lafayette is -6.7.
Mercyhurst Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Bethany (WV) | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Davidson | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Syracuse | Away |
Lafayette Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Pennsylvania | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Charlotte | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Georgia Tech | Away |