Final
November 5, 2026 β’ Purcell Pavilion, South Bend
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ November 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Mercyhurst Lakers (0-2) meets Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-0) at Purcell Pavilion, South Bend.
Mercyhurst Lakers
Visiting Side
Record
0-2
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | H1 | H2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MER
|
23 | 33 | 56 |
|
NOT
|
38 | 45 | 83 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Mercyhurst Lakers
VS
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Projected Score
MER 72
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NOT 75
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
0 of 4 categories
- Insufficient data to confidently project a winner.
Mercyhurst Lakers
STAT
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Notre Dame Fighting Irish plays on familiar turf at Purcell Pavilion, South Bend.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Mercyhurst Lakers Could Win
Mercyhurst Lakers generates 68.8 points per game while shooting -.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish Could Win
Notre Dame Fighting Irish produces 75.4 points per game on 44.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Notre Dame Fighting Irish's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Purcell Pavilion, South Bend
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
3,571
Closing Odds
Line: ND -21.5 | O/U: 137.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Ethan Roberts
18
Team Assists
Braeden Smith
10
Team Points
Jake Lemelman
18
Team Assists
Jake Lemelman
4
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Mercyhurst Lakers (49.0%)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (51.0%)
Total Submissions: 97 circles
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