Loading the game…
⌘K
Western Carolina beat Mercer 78–74 at home on Feb 25, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  MER | 32 | 42 | 74 |
  WCU | 33 | 45 | 78 |
Mercer BearsWestern Carolina Catamounts| MER | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraka Okojie | 36 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 8-13 | 1-2 |
| Armani Mighty | 34 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 5-10 | 0-0 |
| Zaire Williams | 34 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 5-8 | 0-1 |
| Quinton Perkins II | 31 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 5-11 | 1-5 |
| Connor Serven | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-1 |
| Bendji Pierre | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
| Tristan Gross | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Kyle Cuffe Jr. | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 74 | 25 | 4 | 28-55 | 2-12 |
| WCU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cord Stansberry | 39 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 7-11 | 1-3 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 38 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-5 |
| Marcus Kell | 34 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 6-9 | 2-3 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 29 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 4-13 | 1-5 |
| Samuel Dada | 25 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 15 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Justin Johnson | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-2 |
| Tayeshaun Smith | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 28 | 6 | 24-53 | 5-18 |
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).
MER offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · WCU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
WCU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MER 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.
MERWCUExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
MERWCUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
Baraka Okojie's full breakdown holds the game-by-game chart, hit-rate splits and filters, the what-if line and market curve, every book and the line history, closing lines, the projected range, teammates and matchup tools. Checking your player views…
Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraka Okojie | 35.6 | 21.1 | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Armani Mighty | 31.9 | 14.1 | 11.6 | 0.9 |
| Brady Shoulders | 30.3 | 10.1 | 6.3 | 1.7 |
| Zaire Williams | 30.0 | 12.9 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Connor Serven | 21.9 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 1.2 |
| Kyle Cuffe Jr. | 19.6 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Quinton Perkins II | 19.5 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Tristan Gross | 12.7 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Kell | 30.5 | 13.8 | 4.9 | 1.2 |
| Cord Stansberry | 29.5 | 15.0 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Julien Soumaoro | 29.5 | 12.8 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Tidjiane Dioumassi | 26.4 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Samuel Dada | 23.3 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| Tahlan Pettway | 20.3 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Justin Johnson | 16.7 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Abdulai Fanta Kabba | 15.4 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
MER offenseper gameWCU 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.
MERForAgainst48% of MER's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
WCUForAgainst49% of WCU'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.
MER 3series7 WCU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | WCU 77 | MER 73 | WCU+4 | +4 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | MER 74 | WCU 78 | WCU+4 | +4 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | WCU 76 | MER 88 | MER+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | WCU 66 | MER 67 | MER+1 | +1 |
| Mar 1, 2025 | WCU 69 | MER 81 | MER+12 | +12 |
| Jan 12, 2025 | MER 82 | WCU 85 | WCU+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2024 | MER 46 | WCU 79 | WCU+33 | +33 |
| Jan 13, 2024 | WCU 64 | MER 52 | WCU+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2023 | WCU 71 | MER 68 | WCU+3 | +3 |
| Jan 7, 2023 | MER 45 | WCU 73 | WCU+28 | +28 |
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.
