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    Mercer Bears @ Samford Bulldogs

    MER
    Mercer BearsMercerMER
    8-10, 2-3 SoCon
    68
    8-10, 2-3 SoCon
    Final
    12T
    Mercer
    MER
    303868
    Samford
    SAM
    313465
    SAM
    Samford BulldogsSamfordSAM
    12-6, 3-2 SoCon
    65
    12-6, 3-2 SoCon
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    Game Leaders

    MERSAM
    Stephon Jelks
    14
    S. Jelks#34
    4/12 FG, 2/2 FT
    14
    Points
    Wyatt Walker
    17
    W. Walker#33
    4/6 FG, 9/9 FT
    17
    Stephon Jelks
    11
    S. Jelks#34
    8 DREB, 3 OREB
    11
    Rebounds
    Wyatt Walker
    11
    W. Walker#33
    7 DREB, 4 OREB
    11
    Rashad Lewis
    8
    R. Lewis#25
    0 TO, 15 MIN
    8
    Assists
    Josh Sharkey
    6
    J. Sharkey#3
    2 TO, 25 MIN
    6
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    MER
    SAM

    39% (22-56)

    Field Goal %

    34% (18-53)

    56% (14-25)

    Three Point %

    33% (7-21)

    77% (10-13)

    Free Throw %

    92% (22-24)

    14

    Turnovers

    9

    43

    Rebounds

    30

    5

    Largest Lead

    6

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Homewood, AL

    ESPN3

    Referee:Frankie Bordeaux

    Referee:Barry Mathis

    Referee:Alan Spainhour

    Jelks with 14 points as Mercer edges Samford 68-65

    Stephon Jelks scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Mercer edged Samford 68-65 on Wednesday night.
    Jan 11, 2017, 10:44 pm - Associated Press

    Game Flow

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    2025-26 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Southern ConferenceSouthern ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    East Tennessee State13-5-23-11
    Mercer11-7219-13
    Wofford11-7219-13
    Samford11-7218-14
    Furman10-8322-13
    Western Carolina10-8315-16
    UNC Greensboro9-9415-19
    Chattanooga7-11613-19
    The Citadel7-11611-22
    VMI1-17126-26
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

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    1d

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    At NBPA Top 100 Camp, top boys high school recruits embrace a new reality

    In the transfer portal era, college coaches are pitching roles, development and winning rather than immediate star status.

    1d

    Darius Acuff Jr. wants to be the next Jalen Brunson: A star with more heart than height

    Darius Acuff Jr. wants to be the next Jalen Brunson: A star with more heart than height

    The projected lottery pick is on a mission to prove that his size and true PG skill set have a place in the NBA.

    2d

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