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Western Carolina beat Mercer 85–82 at home on Jan 12, 2025.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  MER | 44 | 38 | 82 |
  WCU | 40 | 45 | 85 |
Mercer BearsWestern Carolina Catamounts| MER | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Robinson | 34 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 7-19 | 1-4 |
| Tyler Johnson | 31 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4-13 | 2-10 |
| Cam Bryant | 31 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-5 |
| Alex Holt | 25 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 7-11 | 0-0 |
| Brady Shoulders | 23 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Laurynas Vaistaras | 22 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Jah Nze | 18 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-3 |
| Jah Quinones | 16 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2-9 | 1-3 |
| Totals | 82 | 45 | 9 | 27-71 | 7-26 |
| WCU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cord Stansberry | 32 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5-9 | 3-5 |
| Bernard Pelote | 31 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 4-10 | 2-5 |
| Brandon Morgan | 28 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 4-11 | 0-4 |
| CJ Hyland | 25 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4-8 | 1-4 |
| Marcus Kell | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-4 |
| Chevalier Emery | 24 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 5-9 | 4-8 |
| Vernon Collins | 20 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Fischer Brown | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Chase McKey | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 85 | 38 | 14 | 29-62 | 11-34 |
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 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · WCU defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
WCU offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · MER defense in 4 (4 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 360 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MERWCUExpected pace: about 71 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 360 teams, 1st = best.
MERWCUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Robinson | 34.7 | 18.2 | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Tyler Johnson | 34.0 | 17.0 | 3.1 | 1.0 |
| Alex Holt | 31.5 | 12.2 | 7.4 | 1.8 |
| Cam Bryant | 27.5 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Brady Shoulders | 21.3 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 1.2 |
| Angel Montas Jr. | 19.6 | 9.1 | 4.0 | 1.1 |
| Jah Quinones | 15.9 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| TJ Grant | 13.2 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cord Stansberry | 29.5 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Bernard Pelote | 24.9 | 13.1 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Chevalier Emery | 22.9 | 8.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| CJ Hyland | 22.5 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Brandon Morgan | 21.7 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Marcus Kell | 20.1 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Vernon Collins | 17.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Chase McKey | 16.0 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 0.7 |
MER offenseper gameWCU defenseRank among 360 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.
