Half-time report
Mercyhurst and Liu showed up for the game, but their offenses certainly didn’t. After one quarter, neither team had the game in the bag, but Mercyhurst led 29-26 over Liu.
Mercyhurst entered the contest with extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced each other. We’ll see if they are able to flip the script or if it will be more of the same.
Who’s playing
Liu Sharks @ Mercyhurst Lakers
Current records: Liu 10-12, Mercyhurst 9-13
How to watch
What to know
Mercyhurst will be in front of their home fans on Sunday, but a spread preview shows they might need that home advantage. They and the Liu Sharks will face off in a battle of the northeast at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. The Sharks suffered a loss in their last matchup and will look to turn the tables on the Lakers, who are coming off a win.
Last Friday, Mercyhurst defeated Wagner 71-66.
Even though they won, Mercyhurst struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with just three offensive rebounds. They were smoked by their opponents in this department as Wagner went down 14.
Meanwhile, after a six-game winning streak, Liu’s good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 74-64 blow to the loss column at the hands of Saint-François.
Mercyhurst’s victory increased its record to 9-13. As for Liu, their loss dropped his record to 10-12.
Mercyhurst fell short against Liu in its previous matchup Monday, falling 72-63. Will Mercyhurst have better luck at home rather than on the road?
Odds
Liu is a slight 2.5-point favorite against Mercyhurst, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The odds were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5 point spread, and stayed there.
The over/under is 126 points.
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History of the series
Liu won the only match these two teams have played in the last 0 years.
- January 20, 2025 – Liu 72 vs. Mercyhurst 63
