Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Lakeview walked away with it. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 68-65 win over the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Sailors have posted since December 15, 2023.
Mercyhurst Prep lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Ashton Wilbur, who posted 18 points in addition to six assists and five steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games he's played. Tanner Ashton was another key player, putting up 23 points.
Sailors
| 02/25/25 vs Mercyhurst Prep | 68-65 |
| 02/21/25 vs Cochranton | 66-48 |
| 02/14/25 @ Kennedy Catholic | 77-43 |
| 02/11/25 @ Wilmington | 72-19 |
| 02/07/25 vs Greenville | 48-29 |
| + 10 more games |
The win was the 15th in a row for Lakeview, bringing their record for this year to 19-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.1 points over those games. As for Mercyhurst Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-7.
As of now, neither Lakeview nor Mercyhurst Prep have any future games scheduled.
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