Furman Paladins @ Mercer Bears
16-10, 7-6 SoCon
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16-10, 7-6 SoCon
16-10, 8-5 SoCon
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16-10, 8-5 SoCon
Okojie's 25 lead Mercer over Furman 69-64
MACON, Ga. -- — Baraka Okojie's 25 points helped Mercer defeat Furman 69-64 on Wednesday.
Okojie shot 6 of 16 from the field and 12 of 14 from the free-throw line for the Bears (16-10, 8-5 Southern Conference). Brady Shoulders scored 14 points and added 13 rebounds. Zaire Williams went 5 of 14 from the field (2 for 10 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
The Paladins (16-10, 7-6) were led by Asa Thomas, who posted 14 points. Cooper Bowser and Charles Johnston each had 11 points.
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Game Information
Macon, GA
Referee:Evan Berg
Referee:R.B. Clyburn
Referee:Luke Payne
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
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