Samford Bulldogs @ Mercer Bears
Gary scores 32 to lift Mercer over Samford 106-66
MACON, Ga. -- Jeff Gary had a career-high 32 points as Mercer rolled past Samford 106-66 on Wednesday night.
Gary made 12 of 16 shots, including 8 of 10 from deep.
Mercer is undefeated (2-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
The 106 points were a season best for Mercer (14-14, 8-7 Southern Conference), which also achieved a season-high 30 assists.
Josh Sharkey had 17 points and six assists for the Bulldogs (9-20, 3-12). Jalen Dupree added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Robert Allen had 15 points.
The Bears improve to 2-0 against the Bulldogs on the season. Mercer defeated Samford 90-75 on Jan. 18. Mercer matches up against Chattanooga on the road on Saturday. Samford plays East Tennessee State at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
Macon, GA
Referee:Billy Dunlap
Referee:Olandis Poole
Referee:Landon Brandes
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern 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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