NEC Tournament Showdown: Mercyhurst Lakers vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Preview
The Mercyhurst Lakers will be facing off against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the NEC Tournament in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Lakers have a record of 15-16, with a 10-8 record against NEC opponents and average 69.7 points per game. On the other hand, the Knights have an 11-20 record, with an 8-10 record in NEC play and allow 70.2 points per game.
Mercyhurst typically makes an average of 6.0 3-pointers per game, while Fairleigh Dickinson gives up an average of 7.9 3-pointers per game. The Lakers score 67.7 points per game, slightly more than the 67.4 points per game that the Knights average. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Knights winning the last matchup 55-52 on Feb. 7.
Bernie Blunt leads the Lakers with an average of 17.5 points per game, while Jake Lemelman has been consistent with 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. For the Knights, Joey Niesman scores 12.3 points per game and Eric Parnell has been making 1.8 3-pointers on average in the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Lakers have a record of 5-5, averaging 76.9 points per game, while the Knights have a record of 4-6, averaging 63.7 points per game. The Lakers shoot 45.6% from the field, while their opponents have averaged 72.8 points per game. The Knights shoot 42.8% from the field, with their opponents averaging 65.8 points per game.
In conclusion, the upcoming matchup between the Mercyhurst Lakers and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the NEC Tournament promises to be an exciting game between two competitive teams vying for a spot in the tournament.