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Lafayette beat Mercyhurst 77–73 at Mercyhurst on Dec 7, 2024.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  LAF | 31 | 46 | 77 |
  MERC | 38 | 35 | 73 |
Lafayette LeopardsMercyhurst Lakers| LAF | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Vander Baan | 29 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Mark Butler | 29 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3-7 | 0-1 |
| Caleb Williams | 26 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1-6 | 1-4 |
| Andrew Phillips | 22 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 4-6 | 1-1 |
| Ryan Pettit | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Alex Chaikin | 26 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 7-8 | 6-7 |
| Luka Savicevic | 24 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3-7 | 2-5 |
| Malik Rasul | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4-8 | 1-3 |
| Chris Rubayo | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| TJ Berger | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Joshua Wyche | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 77 | 29 | 15 | 26-51 | 11-22 |
| MERC | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Planutis | 37 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 4-7 | 1-2 |
| Shemar Rathan-Mayes | 34 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 6-14 | 4-9 |
| Aidan Reichert | 32 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 7-12 | 4-4 |
| Max Jusianiec | 24 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Bernie Blunt III | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Christian Gamble | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Mykolas Ivanauskas | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Jake Lemelman | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| James Thomas | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sean Lang | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 73 | 22 | 16 | 24-51 | 12-23 |
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).
LAF offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MERC defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
MERC offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · LAF defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 360 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LAFMERCExpected pace: about 65 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 360 teams, 1st = best.
LAFMERCNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Butler | 27.6 | 8.8 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Misha Bednostin | 22.8 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 2.2 |
| Devin Hines | 22.6 | 10.1 | 4.3 | 1.0 |
| Justin Vander Baan | 21.2 | 10.2 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Caleb Williams | 20.8 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Ryan Pettit | 20.6 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Joshua Wyche | 19.8 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 1.2 |
| Luka Savicevic | 17.5 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Planutis | 30.6 | 13.9 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Shemar Rathan-Mayes | 30.1 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 3.3 |
| Aidan Reichert | 27.1 | 10.8 | 4.6 | 1.3 |
| Bernie Blunt III | 24.1 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Max Jusianiec | 20.0 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Jake Lemelman | 17.0 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Mykolas Ivanauskas | 15.5 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 0.3 |
| Christian Gamble | 14.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
LAF offenseper gameMERC defenseRank among 360 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.
LAFForAgainst46% of LAF'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.
LAF 2series0 MERC| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | MERC 71 | LAF 79 | LAF+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2024 | LAF 77 | MERC 73 | LAF+4 | +4 |
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.
