Mercer Bears @ Furman Paladins
Alex Wilkins scores 20, hits winner to lift Furman over Mercer 74-72 in Southern Conference opener
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Alex Wilkins scored 20 points and hit a go-ahead jumper with 19 seconds left to help Furman defeat Mercer 74-72 on Wednesday in a Southern Conference opener.
Wilkins also had seven assists for the Paladins (10-4, 1-0), who have won six in a row. Asa Thomas scored 19 and grabbed five rebounds. Tom House added 13 points.
Baraka Okojie led the Bears (8-6, 0-1) with 22 points. Zaire Williams added 13 points for Mercer. Brady Shoulders had nine points, nine rebounds and five steals.
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Game Information
Greenville, SC
Referee:Billy Dunlap
Referee:Ryan Christian
Referee:Matt Jarman
2025-26 Standings
| 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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