PRINCETON, N.J. (Interstat) — A surging Mercer team riding a four-game winning streak will face a Princeton squad looking to build momentum in a non-conference matchup Saturday at Princeton Stadium.

The Mercer Bears (4-1) are coming off a dominant 45-21 victory over Samford last Saturday. Quarterback Braden Atkinson was prolific in the win, throwing for 365 yards and five touchdowns. The offense also features a potent rushing attack, with Ty Doughty rushing for 105 yards and a score while adding 77 receiving yards against Samford.

The Princeton Tigers (2-1) are returning home after a 17-10 Friday afternoon win over Columbia on Oct. 3. Their offense utilized multiple quarterbacks in the victory, with Kai Colón throwing for 145 yards and Blaine Hipa adding 93 passing yards and 38 rushing yards.

Mercer’s only loss came in its season opener, and its current streak includes three road wins. Princeton’s lone defeat was a 42-35 shootout against San Diego on Sept. 20.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Princeton is projected to win 35-24.

This game is the final non-conference test for both teams before they dive into their respective league schedules. Mercer will resume Southern Conference play on Oct. 25, while Princeton begins its Ivy League slate next week at Brown.