The Mercyhurst Lakers (7-12, 1-3 NEC) will visit the Wagner Seahawks (9-7, 1-2 NEC) after losing six road games in a row.
In its previous game, Wagner defeated Cent. Conn. St. on Friday, 62-57. Its high scorer was Ja’Kair Sanchez with 19 points. In its most recent game, Mercyhurst fell to Le Moyne on Sunday, 79-63. Bernie Blunt scored a team-high 15 points (and contributed five assists and four boards).
When is Wagner vs. Mercyhurst and when does it start?
This matchup between the Seahawks and Lakers is set to start on Saturday, January 18, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Wagner vs. Mercyhurst
The Seahawks and Lakers will take to the court at Spiro Sports Center for this matchup on January 18, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NEC Front Row.
Wagner Seahawks vs. Mercyhurst Lakers Game Preview
Wagner Stats, Odds & Insights
Wagner is outscoring opponents by 5.9 points per game with a +94 scoring differential overall. It puts up 63.8 points per game (352nd in college basketball) and gives up 57.9 per outing (fourth in college basketball).
The Seahawks put up 5.5 fewer points than the Lakers give up (69.3).
Wagner knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (269th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9. It shoots 32.8% from deep while its opponents hit 32.6% from long range.
When playing at home, the Seahawks are averaging 27.4 more points per game (77.5) than they are when playing on the road (50.1).
Wagner has seen an uptick in scoring lately, putting up 66.1 points per game in its last 10 contests, 2.3 points more than the 63.8 it has scored this season.
Mercyhurst Stats, Odds & Insights
Mercyhurst puts up 65.1 points per game (347th in college basketball) while allowing 69.3 per contest (112th in college basketball). It has a -80 scoring differential and has been outscored by 4.2 points per game.
The Lakers average 65.1 points, 7.2 more than the Seahawks concede.
Mercyhurst makes 6.3 three-pointers per game (318th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.8 on average.
The Lakers are putting up more points at home (74.9 per game) than away (59.4).
Over its last 10 games, Mercyhurst is averaging 62.0 points per contest, compared to its season average of 65.1.
Seahawks Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zaire Williams | 12 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
Rahmir Moore | 2 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Ja’Kair Sanchez | 15 | 9.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
R.J. Greene | 15 | 8.7 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Zae Blake | 11 | 8.7 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
Lakers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Planutis | 19 | 14.1 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Aidan Reichert | 19 | 12.0 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Bernie Blunt | 15 | 10.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 |
Shemar Rathan-Mayes | 18 | 7.2 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
Jake Lemelman | 18 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
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