The Mercy Mavericks women's basketball team is set to host the College of Staten Island on January 17 at 12 p.m. Mercy boasts an impressive record of 11-5 (5-1 ECC) and is aiming for its first ECC Championship. The Mavericks recently defeated UDC with standout performances from junior Grace Lesko, who leads the team in scoring. Staten Island, with a record of 7-10 (3-3 ECC), aims to improve after a recent win against STAC.

By the Numbers
  • Mercy has won 17 or more games for three consecutive seasons for the first time since 1982-86.
  • Grace Lesko is averaging 18.4 points per game, ranking second in the ECC.
Yes, But

While Mercy has a strong season highlight with a potential seven-game winning streak, they have historically struggled against Staten Island, holding a 5-5 record in their last 10 encounters.

State of Play
  • Mercy is off to its best start in ECC play since the 2021-22 season.
  • Staten Island, though picked to perform well pre-season, is currently underperforming with a 7-10 record.
What's Next

If Mercy wins, they will secure the season series against Staten Island for the first time since 2021-22, followed by another game against Queens on January 21.

Bottom Line

With their current momentum and powerhouse roster, Mercy is poised to not only contend for the ECC Championship but also make a significant NCAA Tournament run if they continue their winning ways.