MERCYHURST LAKERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Mercyhurst's women's basketball program operates from northeast Pennsylvania, where the 2,632-student university founded in 1926 has built its Division I athletic identity. Erin Mills-Reid directs a 15-player roster competing in the Northeast Conference, where the team posted an 8-2 conference record while managing a 9-15 overall mark through their winter season. The disparity between conference success and overall performance reflects Mercyhurst's competitive standing within its league, contrasting sharply with their 3-7 home record at Mercyhurst Athletic Center against their 6-8 away record.

Offensive execution presents a challenge for the squad, which averages 63.6 points per game while surrendering 76.3 points defensively—a 12.7-point deficit that defines their season-long struggles. Mills-Reid's program faces the typical mid-major balancing act: competing effectively within Northeast Conference play while developing consistency against the broader Division I landscape. The 15-player roster provides Mills-Reid with manageable depth as she works to narrow that scoring margin and convert conference competitiveness into overall winning percentages.

KEY FACTS

SchoolMercyhurst University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceNortheast Conference
DivisionD1
LocationErie, Pennsylvania
VenueMercyhurst Athletic Center
Head CoachErin Mills-Reid

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
24Quinn BorroniG
33Ella CupkaG
6Imani FrazierF
11Alena FusettiG
32Erica HallF
4Shannon HeineG
10Cici HernandezG
0Sophia KellyG
3Julia LewisG
12Emma SollenneG
23Lauryn StoverF
13Gabby SweeneyG
5Jenna Van SchaikG
2Lena WalzG
20Sofia WilsonG

SEASON RECORD

15-17

Overall

7-9

Home

8-8

Away

13-3

Conference

64.6 PPG / 74.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Michigan State SpartansL 39-125
Nov 7Dayton FlyersL 44-86
Nov 14Cornell Big RedL 49-53
Nov 20Youngstown State PenguinsL 50-64
Nov 23Iowa State CyclonesL 62-112
Nov 30Canisius Golden GriffinsL 67-75
Dec 3Robert Morris ColonialsL 71-73
Dec 6West Virginia MountaineersL 51-97
Dec 12St. Bonaventure BonniesL 57-60
Dec 16Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 52-81
Dec 19Syracuse OrangeL 40-106
Jan 2Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsL 46-68
Jan 4Le Moyne DolphinsW 89-72
Jan 8Long Island University SharksL 81-86
Jan 10Wagner SeahawksW 69-66
Jan 16Central Connecticut Blue DevilsW 80-63
Jan 17Stonehill SkyhawksW 63-58
Jan 22New Haven ChargersW 66-63
Jan 24Chicago State CougarsW 77-76
Jan 29New Haven ChargersW 81-75
Jan 31Chicago State CougarsL 64-68
Feb 6Saint Francis Red FlashW 79-59
Feb 7Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsL 64-84
Feb 14Saint Francis Red FlashW 85-61
Feb 20Wagner SeahawksW 73-67
Feb 21Long Island University SharksW 58-55
Feb 26Central Connecticut Blue DevilsW 75-66
Feb 28Stonehill SkyhawksW 68-55
Mar 5Le Moyne DolphinsW 72-66
Mar 9Stonehill SkyhawksW 70-64
Mar 12Long Island University SharksL 64-82
Mar 19Binghamton BearcatsL 60-81

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Mercyhurst Women's Basketball compete in?
Mercyhurst Lakers Women's Basketball competes in the Northeast Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Mercyhurst play women's basketball home games?
Mercyhurst Women's Basketball plays home games at Mercyhurst Athletic Center in Erie, PA.
Who is the head coach of Mercyhurst Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Mercyhurst Lakers Women's Basketball is Erin Mills-Reid.
When was Mercyhurst Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Mercyhurst Women's Basketball is not currently available.