Mercer Bears @ Western Carolina Catamounts
2-3, 0-2 Southern
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2-3, 0-2 Southern
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MER | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
WCU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
3-2, 1-1 Southern
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3-2, 1-1 Southern
Game Leaders
205
J. RussQB
14/24
205
77
W. HolcombeQB
10/16
77
111
T. MitchellRB
22 CAR, 1 TD
111
79
T. MitchellQB
10 CAR
79
111
A. WardWR
6 REC
111
54
K. BensonWR
4 REC
54
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Team Stats
404
Total Yards
338
0
Turnovers
0
23
1st Downs
18
1-10
Penalties
3-18
8/16
3rd Down
8/15
3/5
4th Down
1/2
34:28
Possession
25:32
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Team Stats
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|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 | 8-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 404 | 338 |
| Passing | 205 | 153 |
| Comp/Att | 14/25 | 19/32 |
| Yards per pass | 8.2 | 4.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 199 | 185 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Penalties | 1-10 | 3-18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:28 | 25:32 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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