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Fairleigh Dickinson beat Mercyhurst 74–67 at Mercyhurst on Jan 2, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  FDU | 28 | 46 | 74 |
  MERC | 32 | 35 | 67 |
Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsMercyhurst Lakers| FDU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Niesman | 39 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 5-7 | 1-2 |
| Taeshaud Jackson | 32 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 6-12 | 0-0 |
| Eric Parnell | 30 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 6-12 | 5-10 |
| Cyril Martynov | 27 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Raysean Johnson | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-3 |
| Arthur Cox | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Ras Elijah Godbolt | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Noah Melson | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| David Jevtic | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Josiah Francis | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sebastian Haubro | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 74 | 27 | 13 | 27-48 | 8-17 |
| MERC | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Blunt III | 34 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 6-14 | 1-5 |
| Qadir Martin | 31 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Jake Lemelman | 30 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4-14 | 0-6 |
| Christian Gamble | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Mykolas Ivanauskas | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4-6 | 0-1 |
| Deshaun Jackson Jr. | 21 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| James Thomas | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Kaden Fuhrmann | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Cameron Johnson | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-1 |
| Sean Lang | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 67 | 20 | 11 | 23-52 | 3-19 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
FDU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups · MERC defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
MERC offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · FDU defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
FDUMERCExpected pace: about 64 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
FDUMERCNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Niesman | 31.1 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Taeshaud Jackson | 28.3 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 1.5 |
| Noah Melson | 27.5 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Eric Parnell | 27.1 | 12.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Cyril Martynov | 22.5 | 7.3 | 5.4 | 1.5 |
| Arthur Cox | 22.1 | 9.3 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| David Jevtic | 18.7 | 7.0 | 3.2 | 1.2 |
| Raysean Johnson | 17.9 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Lemelman | 31.5 | 13.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Qadir Martin | 31.4 | 9.8 | 6.5 | 0.7 |
| Bernie Blunt III | 30.8 | 15.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Mykolas Ivanauskas | 23.2 | 9.1 | 5.5 | 0.3 |
| Deshaun Jackson Jr. | 21.8 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Christian Gamble | 19.9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Cameron Johnson | 16.1 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Kaden Fuhrmann | 9.4 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
FDU offenseper gameMERC defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
FDUForAgainst43% of FDU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
MERCForAgainst46% of MERC's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
FDU 2series3 MERC| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | FDU 61 | MERC 70 | MERC+9 | +9 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | MERC 52 | FDU 55 | FDU+3 | +3 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | FDU 74 | MERC 67 | FDU+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | FDU 60 | MERC 65 | MERC+5 | +5 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | MERC 67 | FDU 60 | MERC+7 | +7 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
