NCAAB · Final

Mercer Bears Dominate Baptist Eagles in 122-49 Victory

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Sunday, December 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Hawkins Arena

Mercer Bears 122, Baptist (Fl) Eagles 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Baptist (Fl) Eagles vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears beat Baptist (Fl) Eagles 122-49 at Hawkins Arena on December 28, 2025.

In a stunning display of basketball prowess, the Mercer Bears triumphed over the Baptist (Fl) Eagles with a final score of 122-49 at Hawkins Arena. This commanding victory not only showcased the Bears' offensive capabilities but also highlighted the struggles of the Eagles, who faced a significant defeat. Mercer, with a home record of 8-5, has been particularly strong at home, boasting a perfect record of 4-0 in their last four home games before this match.

The Bears entered this game with a mixed recent form, having recorded a 6-4 record in their last ten games. However, they were on a three-game losing streak prior to this matchup, which included losses to Washington State Cougars, UCF Knights, and Clemson Tigers. Despite this, Mercer averaged 80.4 points scored per game while allowing 76.8 points, indicating a high-scoring style of play that they were able to capitalize on during this game.

In contrast, the Baptist Eagles struggled throughout the season, particularly in away games, where they had a record of 2-4. Their recent form reflected their difficulties, as they faced a significant challenge in this matchup. The Eagles have not been able to find their rhythm, and this game was no exception, as they were overwhelmed by the Bears.

The scoring in the game was largely one-sided, with Mercer establishing dominance early on and maintaining their lead throughout. The Bears scored 122 points, a remarkable feat that underscores their offensive strength. The Eagles, on the other hand, managed only 49 points, struggling to keep pace with Mercer’s scoring barrage. Key moments in the second half included a series of baskets from Mercer that extended their lead, including a notable 27-foot three-point jumper by Jaydon Cole, which brought the score to 122-46.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is worth noting that both teams have had challenges throughout the season. The impact of injuries can often be significant in basketball, affecting team dynamics and performance.

The market had priced Mercer as a heavy favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the general expectation of their dominance in this game. The conditions at Hawkins Arena appeared to favor the Bears, as they were able to leverage their home-court advantage effectively.

Overall, this fixture was marked by Mercer’s offensive explosion and Baptist’s inability to respond. The Bears demonstrated their capability to score at will, while the Eagles struggled to find any momentum. Viewers should have noted the scoring efficiency of Mercer, particularly in the second half, where they continued to build on their lead and showcased their depth of talent.

Leaders

PointsZaire Williams19Mercer Bears
AssistsBaraka Okojie9Mercer Bears
ReboundsBrady Shoulders12Mercer Bears
PointsThomas Curlee13Baptist (Fl) Eagles
AssistsDavid Pina2Baptist (Fl) Eagles
ReboundsDavid Pina9Baptist (Fl) Eagles

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Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17

Box score

Stat	Baptist (Fl) Eagles	Mercer Bears
Field goals	16-78	46-94
Field goal %	21	49
Three-pointers	0-24	15-49
Three-point %	0	31
Free throws	17-25	15-19
Free throw %	68	79
Rebounds	44	70
Offensive rebounds	14	20
Defensive rebounds	30	50
Assists	6	30
Steals	5	17
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	19	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	27
Fast-break points	15	55
Points in the paint	24	60
Fouls	14	16
Largest lead	2	76
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	2	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half24-80Kalleal Jones makes 1-foot dunk (Solomon Sutton assists)
2nd Half25-80Omari Henry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half26-80Omari Henry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half26-82Kyle Cuffe Jr. makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half26-84Bendji Pierre makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half26-85Tristan Gross makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half26-87Tristan Gross makes 7-foot dunk (Jaydon Cole assists)
2nd Half26-90Bendji Pierre makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half26-92Connor Serven makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half27-92Omari Henry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half28-92Omari Henry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half28-95Braeden Carlsen makes 26-foot three point jumper (TJ Grant assists)
2nd Half30-95Solomon Sutton makes 4-foot jumper (Oliver Pratt assists)
2nd Half30-96TJ Grant makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half30-97TJ Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half30-99Pero Zubac makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half31-99Jordan Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-99Jordan Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-99Jordan Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-101Jaydon Cole makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half34-101Thomas Curlee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-101Thomas Curlee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-104Jaydon Cole makes 26-foot three point jumper (Braeden Carlsen assists)
2nd Half35-106Pero Zubac makes 1-foot dunk (Jaydon Cole assists)
2nd Half37-106Amonte Harmon makes layup
2nd Half37-108Alex Koch makes 7-foot dunk (Pero Zubac assists)
2nd Half39-108Amonte Harmon makes layup
2nd Half40-108Amonte Harmon makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half40-110Pero Zubac makes 8-foot jumper (TJ Grant assists)
2nd Half42-110Amonte Harmon makes 21-foot jumper
2nd Half42-113Jaydon Cole makes 23-foot three point jumper (Braeden Carlsen assists)
2nd Half44-113Jordan Isaac makes layup (Amonte Harmon assists)
2nd Half44-115Jaydon Cole makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half44-117Braeden Carlsen makes layup
2nd Half46-117Thomas Curlee makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half46-118TJ Grant makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-119TJ Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-122Jaydon Cole makes 27-foot three point jumper (Alex Koch assists)
2nd Half48-122Thomas Curlee makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half49-122Thomas Curlee makes free throw 1 of 1