NCAAB · Final

Mercer Bears Defeat Georgia State Panthers 78-67

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Hawkins Arena

Mercer Bears 78, Georgia State Panthers 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Georgia State Panthers vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears beat Georgia State Panthers 78-67 at Hawkins Arena on December 2, 2025.

Who was favored in Georgia State Panthers vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -650 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.

The Mercer Bears secured a decisive victory over the Georgia State Panthers, winning 78-67 in a game held at Hawkins Arena on December 3, 2025. This matchup was particularly significant as Mercer continued to demonstrate its strength at home, improving its record to 7-2, while Georgia State's struggles continued, dropping their record to 1-9. The Bears have now won both of their previous meetings against the Panthers, having also triumphed in a close contest last season.

In terms of recent form, the Bears have shown a mixed performance in their last ten games, with a record of 5-5. They were on a one-game losing streak prior to this victory, averaging 76.6 points scored per game and allowing 75.8. Conversely, the Panthers have been in a much tougher stretch, with only one win in their last ten games, resulting in a record of 1-9 and a four-game losing streak. They averaged 68.8 points scored while allowing 76.2 points during this period.

At home, the Bears have performed well with a record of 4-2, while the Panthers have struggled significantly on the road, holding a 0-4 record away from home. The Bears' recent home form has been better than their overall record suggests, as they averaged 81.6 points scored in their last five games, although they also allowed an average of 82.2 points.

In their previous encounters, Mercer has consistently outperformed Georgia State. In their most recent meeting on December 3, 2025, Mercer won 78-67, following a previous victory on December 28, 2024, where they won 71-68. These results indicate a trend of Mercer being able to secure wins against Georgia State, contributing to their confidence going into this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players affected, suggesting both teams may have been at full strength for this contest. The market had Mercer as significant favorites, with DraftKings listing them at -10.5 on the spread and a moneyline of -650. In contrast, Georgia State was priced at +470 on the moneyline, reflecting their struggles this season.

The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but Hawkins Arena typically provides a strong home-court advantage for Mercer, which likely played a role in their performance. Viewers should have noted the scoring plays that defined the second half, particularly free throws made by Micah Tucker and Armani Mighty, which helped maintain Mercer’s lead as the game progressed.

Overall, this victory not only solidified Mercer’s position but also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Georgia State as they seek to turn their season around.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MER -10.5	155.5 o -110 / u -110	Georgia State Panthers +470 · Mercer Bears -650

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Leaders

PointsArmani Mighty22Mercer Bears
AssistsBaraka Okojie5Mercer Bears
ReboundsArmani Mighty13Mercer Bears
PointsJakai Newton18Georgia State Panthers
AssistsMalachi Brown3Georgia State Panthers
ReboundsJoah Chappelle9Georgia State Panthers

Recent form

Mercer Bears

Last 10: 5-5Streak L176.6 scored · 75.8 allowed per game4-2 at home

L73-77vs Western Carolina CatamountsMar 8
W82-76vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 28
L74-78at Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 26
W89-86vs Samford BulldogsFeb 21
L90-94vs Chattanooga MocsFeb 20
W70-54at The Citadel BulldogsFeb 14
W69-64vs Furman PaladinsFeb 12
L49-69at Samford BulldogsFeb 7
L75-79at Chattanooga MocsFeb 6
W95-81vs VMI KeydetsJan 31

Georgia State Panthers

Last 10: 1-9Streak L468.8 scored · 76.2 allowed per game0-4 away

L75-84at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsMar 3
L73-81vs Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 28
L71-76vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 25
L65-80vs James Madison DukesFeb 21
W66-64vs Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 20
L55-78at Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 14
L79-81at James Madison DukesFeb 13
L74-75vs Northern Illinois HuskiesFeb 7
L63-74vs Troy TrojansFeb 5
L67-69at South Alabama JaguarsFeb 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Troy	22-12	-	12-6
South Alabama	21-12	1	11-7
Arkansas State	20-12	1	11-7
Texas State	19-13	1	11-7
Marshall	19-13	1	11-7
Coastal Carolina	19-13	1	11-7
App State	19-13	1	11-7
James Madison	18-15	3	9-9
Southern Miss	19-16	3	9-9
Georgia Southern	21-16	4	8-10
Old Dominion	12-21	5	7-11
Louisiana	11-22	5	7-11
Georgia State	10-22	5	7-11
UL Monroe	4-28	11	1-17
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	Georgia State Panthers	Mercer Bears
Field goals	25-60	24-58
Field goal %	42	41
Three-pointers	7-25	7-25
Three-point %	28	28
Free throws	10-15	23-30
Free throw %	67	77
Rebounds	33	42
Offensive rebounds	9	13
Defensive rebounds	24	29
Assists	9	11
Steals	7	10
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	14	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	17
Fast-break points	8	22
Points in the paint	26	32
Fouls	25	17
Largest lead	5	16

How the scoring went

1st Half40-40Baraka Okojie made Layup.
1st Half42-40Micah Tucker made Jumper. Assisted by Chris Jones.
1st Half43-40Micah Tucker made Free Throw.
1st Half43-41Brady Shoulders made Free Throw.
1st Half43-42Brady Shoulders made Free Throw.
1st Half43-43Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
1st Half46-43Jakai Newton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Micah Tucker.
1st Half46-46Brady Shoulders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tristan Gross.
2nd Half48-46Jakai Newton made Jumper. Assisted by Ayouba Berthe.
2nd Half51-46Jakai Newton made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half51-47Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-48Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-50Brady Shoulders made Dunk.
2nd Half51-52Armani Mighty made Dunk. Assisted by Zaire Williams.
2nd Half53-52Joah Chappelle made Jumper. Assisted by Malachi Brown.
2nd Half53-53Armani Mighty made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-53Ayouba Berthe made Layup.
2nd Half55-56Baraka Okojie made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brady Shoulders.
2nd Half58-56Micah Tucker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malachi Brown.
2nd Half58-59Brady Shoulders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Baraka Okojie.
2nd Half58-61Connor Serven made Layup.
2nd Half58-63Baraka Okojie made Layup.
2nd Half58-65Armani Mighty made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half58-67Kyle Cuffe Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half60-67Joah Chappelle made Layup.
2nd Half61-67Jakai Newton made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-68Armani Mighty made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-68Micah Tucker made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-68Micah Tucker made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-70Baraka Okojie made Jumper.
2nd Half63-71Quinton Perkins II made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-72Quinton Perkins II made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-72Micah Tucker made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-72Micah Tucker made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-74Armani Mighty made Layup.
2nd Half67-74Anthony Enoh made Jumper.
2nd Half67-75Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-76Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-77Armani Mighty made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-78Armani Mighty made Free Throw.