Samford 86, at Mercer 89

MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — In a Southern Conference clash defined by razor-thin margins and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch, the Mercer Bears edged the Samford Bulldogs 89-86 on Saturday afternoon at Hawkins Arena. The game, played before an announced crowd of 1,138, was a dramatic reversal from the teams’ meeting just two weeks prior, which Samford won by 20 points. This time, Mercer’s superior efficiency and composure at the foul line in the final seconds proved decisive. The contest was tightly contested throughout, featuring 15 ties and 14 lead changes. Neither team led by more than seven points. Samford… Read more...