Mercyhurst Lakers | |||
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University | Mercyhurst University | ||
Head coach | Gary Manchel (23rd season) | ||
Conference | Northeast Conference | ||
Location | Erie, Pennsylvania | ||
Arena | Mercyhurst Athletic Center (capacity: 1,100) | ||
Nickname | Lakers | ||
Colors | Forest green and navy blue[1] | ||
NCAA tournament Elite Eight | |||
Division II: 2019 | |||
NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
Division II: 2019 | |||
NCAA tournament round of 32 | |||
Division II: 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 | |||
NCAA tournament appearances | |||
Division II: 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
PSAC: 2016 |
The Mercyhurst Lakers men's basketball team represents Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Beginning on July 1, 2024, the Lakers will compete in the Division I Northeast Conference. Due to the NCAA's policy on reclassifying programs, the Lakers will not be eligible to compete in the NCAA tournament or the NIT until the 2028–29 season.