In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Mercyhurst secured a narrow victory over Le Moyne, ending the game with a score of 82-78. Jeff Planutis delivered an impressive performance, contributing 28 points and six assists for the Lakers, who now hold a record of 13-14, with seven wins and five defeats in the Northeast Conference.

Aidan Reichert played a significant role as well, scoring 24 points with an efficient shooting performance; he made 9 of 18 attempts from the field, including 2 out of 6 from beyond the arc, and was perfect at the free-throw line, hitting all four attempts. Additionally, he secured five rebounds to aid his team. Bernie Blunt rounded out the Lakers’ scoring with 12 points, making 3 out of 10 shots while also sinking two 3-pointers and converting all four free throw attempts.

For the Dolphins, AJ Dancier emerged as the standout player, racking up an impressive 32 points. Nate Fouts contributed significantly as well, adding 17 points along with nine rebounds. Robby Carmody rounded out the scoring for Le Moyne with 11 points and five assists. The Dolphins struggled in this matchup, bringing their record to 7-18 overall and just 2-8 in conference play.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to compete again on Thursday. Mercyhurst will travel to face Central Connecticut State, while Le Moyne will host Wagner in their next game.