The Samford Bulldogs (14-3, 4-0 SoCon) will attempt to extend a five-game win streak when they visit the Mercer Bears (9-8, 2-2 SoCon) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Hawkins Arena. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Samford vs. Mercer
- Game day: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Samford 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.9 |
57 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.7 |
261 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.4 |
203 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.8 |
223 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.7 |
286 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
16.5 |
3 |
Mercer 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.7 |
142 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.9 |
156 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.8 |
46 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
34.9 |
334 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.6 |
280 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.5 |
35 |
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Samford vs. Mercer Stat Insights
Points
- The Bulldogs are averaging 87.5 points, 11.5 more than the Bears give up.
- When Samford scores more than 76, it has a record of 12-1.
- Mercer is 7-6 when conceding fewer than 87.5 points.
- The Bears' 81.9 points per game are seven more than the Bulldogs give up.
- Mercer is 7-2 when posting more than 74.9 points.
- Samford is 10-0 when it concedes fewer than 81.9 points.
- The Bulldogs have 214 more points than their opponents this season (12.6 per game), and the Bears have 101 more than their opponents (5.9 per game).
Shooting
- The Bulldogs shoot 47.9% from the field, 5% higher than the Bears allow defensively.
- In games when Samford shoots better than 42.9% from the field, it is 13-1 overall.
- Mercer is 5-2 when shooting higher than 44.7% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bulldogs average 32.4 rebounds, 3.4 fewer than the Bears.
- Mercer is 5-2 overall when tops in terms of the boards. Samford is 5-2 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Bulldogs' 10.9 offensive rebounds per game are only 0.8 more than the Bears average (10.1).
- The Bulldogs are 7-1 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Bears are 3-3 when they fall short there.
- Samford is +0.5999999999999979 in terms of rebounds per game, and Mercer is +0.8999999999999986.
Samford Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/18/2025 |
East Tennessee State |
Home |
| 1/23/2025 |
Chattanooga |
Away |
| 1/25/2025 |
Wofford |
Home |
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/18/2025 |
Wofford |
Away |
| 1/22/2025 |
UNC Greensboro |
Away |
| 1/25/2025 |
Furman |
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