NCAAB · Final

Mercer Bears Edge Furman Paladins in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Hawkins Arena

Mercer Bears 69, Furman Paladins 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Furman Paladins vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears beat Furman Paladins 69-64 at Hawkins Arena on February 11, 2026.

Who was favored in Furman Paladins vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Mercer Bears defeated the Furman Paladins 69-64 at Hawkins Arena on February 12, 2026. This victory was significant for Mercer, as it marked their first win against Furman in four attempts over the last two seasons. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 16-10, adding to the stakes of this matchup.

Mercer had shown a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, posting a record of 7-3. However, they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this game, having lost to Samford and Chattanooga. Despite this, they averaged 86.8 points scored per game during their last ten outings, while allowing 78.1 points. At home, Mercer had been strong, maintaining a perfect 5-0 record in their last five home games, though they had struggled on the road with a 2-3 record.

Furman, on the other hand, had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, also experiencing a two-game losing streak leading into this contest. They averaged 74.6 points scored and allowed 69.0 points during this stretch. Their away record stood at 3-2, while they were 3-2 at home in their last five games. This consistency suggested that Furman was competitive but had faced challenges in recent matchups.

The odds for this game, as provided by DraftKings, favored Mercer with a spread of -3.5. The total points line was set at 151.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. Mercer's moneyline was listed at -170, while Furman's was at +142, indicating that the Bears were seen as the stronger side heading into the game.

In terms of previous meetings, Mercer had lost all three encounters against Furman in the past two seasons, with scores of 72-74, 72-96, and 74-79. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as Mercer sought to break their losing streak against the Paladins.

The game was played under standard conditions for a February evening, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early on. Mercer’s scoring was bolstered by key free throws in the second half, with Brady Shoulders and Baraka Okojie contributing crucial points down the stretch. Okojie made two free throws that pushed Mercer ahead, while Shoulders added two more to seal the victory.

Viewers should have noted the importance of free throw shooting in this game, particularly in the closing moments, as Mercer capitalized on their opportunities at the line. The final score reflects a hard-fought battle, with both teams demonstrating their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience. The outcome not only provides Mercer with a much-needed win but also sets the stage for their upcoming games as they look to build on this success.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MER -3.5	151.5 o -110 / u -110	Furman Paladins +142 · Mercer Bears -170

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Leaders

PointsBaraka Okojie25Mercer Bears
AssistsBaraka Okojie3Mercer Bears
ReboundsArmani Mighty14Mercer Bears
PointsAsa Thomas14Furman Paladins
AssistsAlex Wilkins5Furman Paladins
ReboundsCooper Bowser7Furman Paladins

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Mercer Bears

Last 10: 7-3Streak L286.8 scored · 78.1 allowed per game5-0 at home

L49-69at Samford BulldogsFeb 7
L75-79at Chattanooga MocsFeb 6
W95-81vs VMI KeydetsJan 31
W95-77vs UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 30
L77-80at Wofford TerriersJan 24
W88-76vs Western Carolina CatamountsJan 22
W102-92at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 17
W77-67at VMI KeydetsJan 15
W109-97vs Wofford TerriersJan 10
W101-63vs The Citadel BulldogsJan 8

Furman Paladins

Last 10: 6-4Streak L274.6 scored · 69 allowed per game3-2 away

L64-67vs UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 8
L71-75at East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 5
W75-70vs Chattanooga MocsFeb 1
W78-73vs Samford BulldogsJan 29
W89-66at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 23
L75-77at The Citadel BulldogsJan 22
L70-74vs Wofford TerriersJan 17
W77-73at Samford BulldogsJan 15
W69-48vs VMI KeydetsJan 10
W78-67at Chattanooga MocsJan 7

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	Furman Paladins	Mercer Bears
Field goals	23-61	23-64
Field goal %	38	36
Three-pointers	10-33	5-20
Three-point %	30	25
Free throws	8-13	18-21
Free throw %	62	86
Rebounds	37	44
Offensive rebounds	10	14
Defensive rebounds	27	30
Assists	13	7
Steals	4	5
Blocks	5	7
Turnovers	9	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	6
Fast-break points	6	19
Points in the paint	26	30
Fouls	16	15
Largest lead	10	6
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	67	23

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-29Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-29Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-31Baraka Okojie makes layup
2nd Half33-32Brady Shoulders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-33Brady Shoulders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-33Asa Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cooper Bowser assists)
2nd Half36-35Baraka Okojie makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half39-35Charles Johnston makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half39-37Brady Shoulders makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half42-37Tom House makes 24-foot three point jumper (Charles Johnston assists)
2nd Half42-39Baraka Okojie makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half45-39Cole Bowser makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tom House assists)
2nd Half45-41Brady Shoulders makes layup
2nd Half45-43Connor Serven makes layup (Baraka Okojie assists)
2nd Half47-43Cooper Bowser makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half47-46Zaire Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Baraka Okojie assists)
2nd Half48-46Tom House makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-46Tom House makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-47Baraka Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-48Baraka Okojie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-48Asa Thomas makes layup
2nd Half51-50Quinton Perkins II makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half51-52Baraka Okojie makes layup
2nd Half51-55Brady Shoulders makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half54-55Cole Bowser makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half56-55Cooper Bowser makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half56-57Zaire Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half56-60Brady Shoulders makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zaire Williams assists)
2nd Half56-62Armani Mighty makes 1-foot dunk (Baraka Okojie assists)
2nd Half58-62Asa Thomas makes layup (Alex Wilkins assists)
2nd Half58-64Zaire Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half59-64Alex Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-65Armani Mighty makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-65Alex Wilkins makes layup
2nd Half62-65Alex Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-65Charles Johnston makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half64-66Baraka Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-67Baraka Okojie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-68Brady Shoulders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-69Brady Shoulders makes free throw 2 of 2