Mercer Bears @ Samford Bulldogs
Samford defeats Mercer 87-80 for 17th consecutive victory
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — A.J. Staton-McCray and Achor Achor scored 20 points each and Samford beat Mercer 87-80 on Saturday night.
Staton-McCray added five rebounds and five steals for the Bulldogs (17-2, 6-0 Southern Conference). Achor added five rebounds. Jaden Campbell shot 2 for 4 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 8 of 9 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points. It was the 17th victory in a row for the Bulldogs.
Jake Davis finished with 21 points and nine rebounds for the Bears (8-11, 1-5). Mercer also got 14 points from Jalyn McCreary. Jalen Cobb also recorded 11 points.
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Game Information
Homewood, AL
Referee:Billy Dunlap
Referee:Eric Lowe
Referee:Kyle Bowen
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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