ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Men's World Cup
    • WNBA
    • Golf
    • NCAAM
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search

    Mercer Bears @ Samford Bulldogs

    MER
    Mercer BearsMercerMER
    7-12, 2-5 SoCon
    93
    7-12, 2-5 SoCon
    Final
    12T
    Mercer
    MER
    454893
    Samford
    SAM
    345387
    SAM
    Samford BulldogsSamfordSAM
    12-8, 2-5 SoCon
    87
    12-8, 2-5 SoCon
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    • Team Stats

    Game Leaders

    MERSAM
    Ross Cummings
    32
    R. Cummings#20
    8/17 FG, 12/12 FT
    32
    Points
    Josh Sharkey
    27
    J. Sharkey#3
    11/20 FG, 4/4 FT
    27
    Fardaws Aimaq
    6
    F. Aimaq#00
    6 DREB, 0 OREB
    6
    Rebounds
    Ruben Guerrero
    10
    R. Guerrero#32
    4 DREB, 6 OREB
    10
    Ross Cummings
    4
    R. Cummings#20
    0 TO, 36 MIN
    4
    Assists
    Josh Sharkey
    10
    J. Sharkey#3
    5 TO, 38 MIN
    10
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    MER
    SAM

    55% (28-51)

    Field Goal %

    45% (30-66)

    48% (10-21)

    Three Point %

    41% (12-29)

    77% (27-35)

    Free Throw %

    71% (15-21)

    11

    Turnovers

    14

    28

    Rebounds

    38

    14

    Largest Lead

    4

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Homewood, AL

    ESPN3

    Referee:Kevin Mathis

    Referee:David Carter

    Referee:Andy Ezzelle

    Mercer holds off Samford 93-87 behind Cummings

    Ross Cummings scored 32 points with four 3-pointers and made all 12 of his free throws, Ethan Stair added 18 with three 3s, and Mercer held off Samford 93-87 on Saturday to end a two-game skid.
    Jan 19, 2020, 05:44 pm - Associated Press

    Probabilities & Game Flow

    100%
    --MER
    0%
    --SAM

    According to ESPN Analytics

    Data is currently unavailable.

    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

    LSU officially signs Kansas State transfer Bashir, 3 others

    LSU officially signs Kansas State transfer Bashir, 3 others

    LSU announced the signings of four transfer players to coach Will Wade's roster, including Kansas State transfer Abdi Bashir Jr.

    19h

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

    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.

    1d

    All NCAAM News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.