NCAAB

Mercer Bears at Samford Bulldogs

· NCAA Men's Basketball
Mercer Bears
7-7, 1-5 Away
Final
69 - 78
Samford Bulldogs
7-7, 6-2 Home

Marshall scores 25 as Samford knocks off Mercer 78-69

Marshall also had seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-7). Logan Dye was 7 of 11 shooting, including 3 for 4 from distance, and went 6 for 6 from the line to add 23 points. Nathan Johnson shot 4 for 10, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points. The Bulldogs ended a seven-game slide with the victory.

The Bears (7-7) were led in scoring by Jalyn McCreary, who finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Mercer also got 16 points from Michael Zanoni. In addition, Kamar Robertson finished with 15 points.

NEXT UP

Both teams play on Saturday. Samford visits Citadel while Mercer hosts Chattanooga.

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2nd 0:00 End of Game 69 - 78
2nd 0:00 End of 2nd half 69 - 78
2nd 0:00 Bubba Parham Defensive Rebound. 69 - 78
2nd 0:00 Jah Quinones missed Layup. 69 - 78
2nd 0:00 Jah Quinones Offensive Rebound. 69 - 78

Statistics

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27-52 FG 26-52
52 Field Goal % 50
6-13 3PT 13-23
46 Three Point % 57
9-12 FT 13-17
75 Free Throw % 76
28 Rebounds 26
9 Offensive Rebounds 9
19 Defensive Rebounds 17
15 Assists 16
3 Steals 8
2 Blocks 2
12 Turnovers 9
0 Team Turnovers 1
12 Total Turnovers 9
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
8 Points Off Turnovers 15
3 Fast Break Points 2
18 Points in Paint 20
17 Fouls 12
3 Largest Lead 18

Game Information

Venue: Pete Hanna Center

Location: Homewood, AL
Attendance: 2,113 | Capacity:

2025-26 Southern Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
East Tennessee State 13-5 - 23-11
Mercer 11-7 2 19-13
Wofford 11-7 2 19-13
Samford 11-7 2 18-14
Furman 10-8 3 22-13
Western Carolina 10-8 3 15-16
UNC Greensboro 9-9 4 15-19
Chattanooga 7-11 6 13-19
The Citadel 7-11 6 11-22
VMI 1-17 12 6-26
Full Standings