Mercer Bears @ Western Carolina Catamounts
11-5, 1-0 SoCon
84
11-5, 1-0 SoCon
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MER | 13 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 84 |
WCU | 15 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 75 |
3-12, 0-1 SoCon
75
3-12, 0-1 SoCon
Game Leaders
Team Stats
45% (25-56)
Field Goal %
45% (23-51)
33% (4-12)
Three Point %
33% (5-15)
79% (30-38)
Free Throw %
80% (24-30)
15
Turnovers
23
30
Rebounds
37
44%
Percent Led
43%
14
Largest Lead
8
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Referee:Kristie Weed
Referee:Tommi Paris
Referee:Cesar Tejada
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 25-56 | 23-51 |
| Field Goal % | 45 | 45 |
| 3PT | 4-12 | 5-15 |
| Three Point % | 33 | 33 |
| FT | 30-38 | 24-30 |
| Free Throw % | 79 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 37 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 9 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 21 | 26 |
| Assists | 6 | 14 |
| Steals | 11 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 15 | 23 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 31 | 12 |
| Fast Break Points | 15 | 16 |
| Points in Paint | 38 | 30 |
| Fouls | 21 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 14 | 8 |
| Percent Led | 44 | 43 |
MER @ WCU Videos
Mercer Bears vs. Western Carolina Catamounts: Game Highlights
Stephanie Utomi hits the shot vs. Western Carolina Catamounts
Abigail Holtman dials from long distance
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 10-4 | - | 20-11 |
| East Tennessee State | 10-4 | - | 18-13 |
| Wofford | 10-4 | - | 16-13 |
| Furman | 9-5 | 1 | 18-13 |
| Mercer | 7-7 | 3 | 17-13 |
| Samford | 6-8 | 4 | 16-19 |
| UNC Greensboro | 4-10 | 6 | 14-16 |
| Western Carolina | 0-14 | 10 | 3-26 |
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