Mercyhurst Defeats Saint Francis (PA) 94-79

Bernie Blunt scores 31 points to lead Lakers to victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Mercyhurst Lakers defeated the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 94-79 in a Northeast Conference matchup on Saturday. Bernie Blunt led the way for Mercyhurst with 31 points and 8 rebounds, while Skylar Wicks scored 33 points for the Red Flash in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This game was an important conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their records in the Northeast Conference. The win helps Mercyhurst move to 13-14 on the season, while Saint Francis (PA) falls to 6-20 with their sixth straight loss.

The details

Mercyhurst was led by Bernie Blunt's 31 points and 8 rebounds. Qadir Martin added 23 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks for the Lakers. For Saint Francis (PA), Skylar Wicks scored a game-high 33 points and dished out 5 assists, while Zion Russell contributed 11 points and 3 steals.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Bernie Blunt

A key player for the Mercyhurst Lakers, scoring 31 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in the win.

Skylar Wicks

The leading scorer for the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash, pouring in 33 points in the losing effort.

Mercyhurst Lakers

The college basketball team that defeated Saint Francis (PA) 94-79 in this Northeast Conference matchup.

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash

The college basketball team that lost to Mercyhurst 94-79, falling to 6-20 on the season.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for Mercyhurst as they look to improve their record and position in the Northeast Conference standings. Saint Francis (PA) continues to struggle, having now lost six straight games.