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Mercer beat Samford 89–86 at home on Feb 21, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  SAM | 41 | 45 | 86 |
  MER | 44 | 45 | 89 |
Samford BulldogsMercer Bears| SAM | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadin Booth | 40 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 8-15 | 4-8 |
| Cade Norris | 38 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3-10 | 1-3 |
| Keaton Norris | 32 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 3-9 | 1-3 |
| Dylan Faulkner | 28 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 12-16 | 0-0 |
| Kam Martin | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Zion Wilburn | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Isaiah Campbell-Finch | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Will Shaver | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 86 | 26 | 12 | 30-64 | 6-16 |
| MER | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Perkins II | 36 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 7-9 | 4-5 |
| Zaire Williams | 35 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 2-5 |
| Baraka Okojie | 34 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 7-13 | 1-5 |
| Armani Mighty | 31 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 7-8 | 0-0 |
| Brady Shoulders | 26 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Connor Serven | 26 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| Kyle Cuffe Jr. | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Tristan Gross | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 89 | 31 | 16 | 32-50 | 7-17 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
SAM offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · MER defense in 1
MER offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · SAM defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
SAMMERExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
SAMMERNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadin Booth | 37.8 | 22.2 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Keaton Norris | 33.9 | 8.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Cade Norris | 30.9 | 9.1 | 4.6 | 2.0 |
| Dylan Faulkner | 27.7 | 18.7 | 9.8 | 2.0 |
| Isaiah Campbell-Finch | 24.2 | 7.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Kam Martin | 18.1 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Zion Wilburn | 17.0 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Will Shaver | 10.1 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraka Okojie | 35.5 | 20.9 | 2.4 | 5.3 |
| Armani Mighty | 32.2 | 13.7 | 11.6 | 1.0 |
| Brady Shoulders | 30.7 | 10.3 | 6.6 | 1.7 |
| Zaire Williams | 29.6 | 12.7 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Connor Serven | 21.5 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 0.9 |
| Kyle Cuffe Jr. | 19.9 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Quinton Perkins II | 18.7 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Tristan Gross | 13.2 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
SAM offenseper gameMER defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
SAMForAgainst48% of SAM's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
MERForAgainst48% of MER's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
SAM 8series2 MER| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | SAM 86 | MER 89 | MER+3 | +3 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | MER 49 | SAM 69 | SAM+20 | +20 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | MER 79 | SAM 100 | SAM+21 | +21 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | SAM 75 | MER 74 | SAM+1 | +1 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2024 | MER 57 | SAM 70 | SAM+13 | +13 |
| Feb 17, 2024 | SAM 84 | MER 88 | MER+4 | +4 |
| Jan 20, 2024 | MER 80 | SAM 87 | SAM+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2023 | SAM 70 | MER 69 | SAM+1 | +1 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | MER 69 | SAM 78 | SAM+9 | +9 |
| Jan 26, 2022 | MER 61 | SAM 75 | SAM+14 | +14 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
