Men's Basketball Power Rankings 12/21/25

By Bobby Wilson

1. CCSU

2. LIU

3. Le Moyne

4. Mercyhurst

5. New Haven

6. Wagner

7. Stonehill

8. Chicago State

9. FDU

10. Saint Francis

CCSU and LIU both lost this week, so they drop closer to the pack. LIU had a very solid showing, losing by four at Mississippi State. CCSU lost at home to in-state foe Fairfield. Le Moyne had a solid showing in a loss at Saint Bonaventure. Mercyhurst jumps New Haven this week after a solid showing in a loss at Syracuse and beating Binghamton by 21 points. Wagner continues to narrow the gap after defeating Maryland Eastern Shore and is on a three game winning streak.

Player of the Week: LIU's Jamal Fuller averaged 18 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 2.5 assists in two games this week. He notched 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals in the Sharks narrow loss at Mississippi State.

Win of the Week: Mercyhurst 82 Binghamton 61

The Lakers came away victorious over Binghamton and made a jump in this week's Power Rankings. Wagner also defeated Maryland East Shore and FDU defeated a non-D1 opponent this week as well.

Upcoming Game of the Week: Sunday, December 28th Le Moyne at Boston College at 2 pm on ACC Extra.

Boston College has already lost to CCSU this season and narrowly defeated New Haven. This week, both Le Moyne and FDU make the trip to Chestnut Hill. Another huge opportunity for the NEC.