Penn State-New Kensington vs. Mercyhurst Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025
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On Saturday, the Penn State-New Kensington Lions face off against the Mercyhurst Lakers (0-1) at Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. This game will air on NEC Front Row. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Game Information for Penn State-New Kensington vs Mercyhurst
- November 8, 2025
- 3:00pm EST
- Mercyhurst Athletic Center
- NEC Front Row
Mercyhurst Form & Recent Results
Mercyhurst heads into this matchup hoping to bounce back after a tough loss in their season opener, a 70-47 defeat at the hands of Northwestern. In that game, Jake Lemelman emerged as a bright spot, leading the Lakers with 14 points. Bernie Blunt III provided additional scoring support, finishing with 8 points. On the boards, Mykolas Ivanauskas was the team’s top rebounder, grabbing 8 rebounds. When it came to distributing the basketball, Deshaun Jackson Jr., Christian Gamble, and Kaden Fuhrmann each contributed 2 assists. Looking back at the closing stretch of last season, Mercyhurst averaged a solid 74.6 points over their final five games, showing they have the firepower to put up strong offensive numbers. Across the entirety of last year, though, their average dropped to 65.8 points per contest. Now, with Penn State-New Kensington coming to town, the Lakers will be motivated to notch their first win of the year and get their record back to .500.
Penn State-New Kensington Form & Recent Results
Penn State-New Kensington heads into this game focused on building upon their 10-12 record from last season. The team’s top performer last year was Ta’Rasi Means, who consistently put up strong numbers with an average of 20 points per game. Right behind him was Aubrey Feaster II, who also played a crucial role by contributing 17.4 points per contest. Although the Lions come into this matchup against Mercyhurst as significant underdogs, they're hoping to challenge expectations and keep the game competitive when they travel to Erie. Overall, the team showed offensive promise last season, averaging 77.4 points per game, something they'll be looking to replicate, if not improve, as they kick off the new season.
Key Players
- Penn State-New Kensington’s Ta’Rasi Means last season: 20 points per/g
- Mercyhurst’s Jake Lemelman in their season opener: 14 points
Penn State-New Kensington vs Mercyhurst Picks and Prediction
Mercyhurst is aiming to notch their first victory of the season as they host Penn State-New Kensington. After a tough start that saw them fall heavily in their season opener, the Lakers are eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd. Coming into this matchup as strong favorites, Mercyhurst will be looking to use this game as an opportunity to reset and even out their record with a win. Final Score Prediction, Mercyhurst Lakers win 101-47.
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