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Chicago State beat Mercyhurst 78–74 at home on Jan 31, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  MERC | 30 | 44 | 74 |
  CHST | 35 | 43 | 78 |
Mercyhurst LakersChicago State Cougars| MERC | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Lemelman | 34 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 9-15 | 2-5 |
| Qadir Martin | 33 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 8-10 | 0-0 |
| Bernie Blunt III | 29 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 2-9 | 1-7 |
| Christian Gamble | 27 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Mykolas Ivanauskas | 23 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-1 |
| Sean Lang | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Deshaun Jackson Jr. | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| Kaden Fuhrmann | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
| James Thomas | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Cameron Johnson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 74 | 29 | 20 | 29-60 | 6-22 |
| CHST | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Ray | 38 | 37 | 10 | 1 | 13-20 | 4-5 |
| Marcus Tankersley | 32 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 5-8 | 2-2 |
| Dailliss Cox | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-0 |
| Corey Sands | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Malek Robinson | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Doyel Cockrill III | 25 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2-11 | 1-8 |
| Chauncey Gibson | 17 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Joseph Owens | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Braelon Bush | 14 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 34 | 18 | 25-56 | 9-21 |
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).
MERC offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups · CHST defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
CHST offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · MERC defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MERCCHSTExpected pace: about 65 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
MERCCHSTNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qadir Martin | 32.1 | 10.5 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| Bernie Blunt III | 31.2 | 14.9 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Jake Lemelman | 29.9 | 13.0 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Christian Gamble | 22.6 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Mykolas Ivanauskas | 21.6 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 0.4 |
| Deshaun Jackson Jr. | 21.2 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Sean Lang | 11.5 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| James Thomas | 11.2 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Ray | 31.3 | 12.8 | 3.9 | 1.2 |
| Marcus Tankersley | 31.3 | 11.8 | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Braelon Bush | 27.1 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Doyel Cockrill III | 24.2 | 13.4 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Stephen Byard | 22.8 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 0.6 |
| Corey Sands | 18.6 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| Malek Robinson | 17.1 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Dailliss Cox | 14.8 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.2 |
MERC offenseper gameCHST 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.
MERCForAgainst46% of MERC's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
CHSTForAgainst47% of CHST'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.
MERC 2series2 CHST| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | MERC 74 | CHST 78 | CHST+4 | +4 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | CHST 59 | MERC 61 | MERC+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | CHST 68 | MERC 90 | MERC+22 | +22 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | MERC 78 | CHST 85 | CHST+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.
