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Mercer Bears Edge Elon Phoenix in High-Scoring Affair

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Schar Center

Mercer Bears 91, Elon Phoenix 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Mercer Bears vs Elon Phoenix?

Mercer Bears beat Elon Phoenix 91-84 at Schar Center on November 29, 2025.

In an exciting matchup at the Schar Center, the Mercer Bears defeated the Elon Phoenix with a final score of 91-84. This game showcased the offensive capabilities of both teams, with Mercer continuing its recent strong form. The Bears now hold a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, while Elon falls to 4-6 in the same span.

Mercer came into the game riding a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the App State Mountaineers 75-67 and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 95-83. In their last five games, the Bears averaged 86.4 points while allowing 78.8 points. Their success has been bolstered by a strong home record of 5-0, although they have struggled on the road with a 1-4 away record this season.

Elon, on the other hand, had a mixed performance leading up to this game. They had won their last game against the App State Mountaineers decisively, with a score of 88-53, but had also faced tough losses against teams like the Miami Hurricanes and the Marshall Thundering Herd. In their last five games, the Phoenix averaged 87.2 points scored while allowing 84.4 points. They have shown a solid home record at 2-1, but their away performance has been less impressive at 2-5.

The game was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept the momentum shifting. Notable contributions from Mercer included Baraka Okojie, who made several crucial free throws in the second half, helping to secure the victory. Chandler Cuthrell also played a pivotal role for Mercer, contributing with free throws that maintained their lead as the game progressed.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Elon favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 159.5. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of the teams' records and recent performances.

Conditions in the Schar Center were conducive to a high-scoring game, and both teams took advantage. The atmosphere was electric, with fans witnessing a thrilling contest that highlighted the offensive prowess of both squads. The game’s outcome was a testament to Mercer’s ability to execute down the stretch, particularly in free throw situations, which proved decisive in the final moments.

Viewers should have noted the contrasting styles of play, with Mercer’s ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities and Elon's high-scoring capability from the field. The game exemplified the excitement of NCAAB basketball, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses throughout the contest.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ELON -2.5	159.5 o -112 / u -108	Mercer Bears — · Elon Phoenix —

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Leaders

PointsChandler Cuthrell24Elon Phoenix
AssistsJa'Juan Carr5Elon Phoenix
ReboundsChandler Cuthrell13Elon Phoenix
PointsBaraka Okojie29Mercer Bears
AssistsBaraka Okojie10Mercer Bears
ReboundsArmani Mighty11Mercer Bears

Recent form

Elon Phoenix

Last 10: 4-6Streak W182.1 scored · 79.3 allowed per game2-1 at home

W88-53at App State MountaineersNov 24
L72-99at Miami HurricanesNov 21
W95-84vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 16
L89-96at Marshall Thundering HerdNov 13
W92-90at UNC Greensboro SpartansNov 8
W99-51vs Belmont Abbey CrusadersNov 6
L74-91at Drexel DragonsMar 8
L66-71at Stony Brook SeawolvesMar 1
L76-79at Monmouth HawksFeb 28
L70-79vs William & Mary TribeFeb 23

Mercer Bears

Last 10: 6-4Streak W276 scored · 74 allowed per game1-4 away

W75-67vs App State MountaineersNov 26
W95-83at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsNov 22
L69-105at Winthrop EaglesNov 15
W92-77vs Lipscomb BisonsNov 9
W101-62vs LaGrange PanthersNov 6
L61-76at Tennessee VolunteersNov 4
L61-76at Chattanooga MocsMar 8
W67-66vs Western Carolina CatamountsMar 7
W81-69vs Western Carolina CatamountsMar 1
L58-59at East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 26

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
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Mercer Bears	Elon Phoenix
Field goals	28-60	28-67
Field goal %	47	42
Three-pointers	12-30	9-26
Three-point %	40	35
Free throws	23-30	19-26
Free throw %	77	73
Rebounds	31	48
Offensive rebounds	8	19
Defensive rebounds	23	29
Assists	19	16
Steals	11	6
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	9	18
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	8
Fast-break points	15	7
Points in the paint	32	38
Fouls	22	23
Largest lead	11	7

How the scoring went

2nd Half61-61Connor Serven made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-63Bryson Spell made Layup. Assisted by DeMarco Johnson.
2nd Half62-63Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-63Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-65Bryson Cokley made Layup. Assisted by DeMarco Johnson.
2nd Half64-65Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-65Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-65Connor Serven made Layup. Assisted by Baraka Okojie.
2nd Half68-65Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-65Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-65Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-65Zaire Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Baraka Okojie.
2nd Half74-65Armani Mighty made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-67Chandler Cuthrell made Layup. Assisted by Randall Pettus II.
2nd Half75-67Armani Mighty made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-68Bryson Cokley made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-69Bryson Cokley made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-69Baraka Okojie made Jumper.
2nd Half77-71Ja'Juan Carr made Layup.
2nd Half77-72Ja'Juan Carr made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-72Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-72Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-74Chandler Cuthrell made Layup.
2nd Half80-74Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-74Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-74Baraka Okojie made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half84-74Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-74Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-76Isaac Harrell made Layup. Assisted by Ja'Juan Carr.
2nd Half85-77Isaac Harrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half87-77Armani Mighty made Dunk. Assisted by Baraka Okojie.
2nd Half87-78Chandler Cuthrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half87-79Chandler Cuthrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-79Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half89-79Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half89-81Randall Pettus II made Layup.
2nd Half89-83Randall Pettus II made Layup.
2nd Half89-84Chandler Cuthrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half90-84Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.
2nd Half91-84Baraka Okojie made Free Throw.