NCAAB · Final

Mercer Bears Defeat The Citadel Bulldogs 70-54

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · McAlister Field House

Mercer Bears 70, The Citadel Bulldogs 54, 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 Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

Mercer Bears beat The Citadel Bulldogs 70-54 at McAlister Field House on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

Mercer Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Mercer Bears triumphed over The Citadel Bulldogs with a final score of 70-54 at McAlister Field House. This victory marks Mercer's continued dominance over The Citadel, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in recent meetings, including a previous 101-63 win earlier in the season on January 8, 2026. The Bears, now boasting a record of 18-10, have shown strong form lately, winning seven of their last ten games and currently riding a one-game winning streak. Their scoring average in this stretch has been impressive at 83.6 points per game, although they have allowed an average of 78.2 points to their opponents.

The Citadel, on the other hand, has struggled throughout the season, ending with a record of 9-19. Their recent form reflects a mixed bag, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they have lost their last match against Western Carolina by a significant margin of 49-87. The Bulldogs have averaged 70.1 points scored per game during this period while conceding 73.1 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued them throughout the season.

At home, The Citadel has performed slightly better, holding a 4-0 record in their last five home games, but their overall performance has not been enough to secure a positive season outcome. Conversely, Mercer has maintained a strong home record of 5-0 in their last five home games, while their away record stands at 2-3, demonstrating their ability to secure wins both at home and on the road.

The game featured several key scoring plays in the second half, including a series of free throws by Marcos Gonzales and Braxton Williams, which helped Mercer maintain their lead. Zaire Williams also made a notable contribution with a 23-foot three-point jumper, further extending Mercer's advantage. The Citadel managed to score through Eze Wali's three-point shot, but it was not enough to close the gap.

In terms of betting, DraftKings had the Mercer Bears favored by 11.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds reflected Mercer's strong performance throughout the season and their recent form, while The Citadel's struggles were evident in the spread.

The conditions for the game were typical for a mid-February matchup, with both teams aiming to solidify their standings as the season nears its conclusion. Viewers were treated to a contest that showcased Mercer's offensive prowess and The Citadel's ongoing challenges. As the game unfolded, it became clear that Mercer was in control, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities while The Citadel continued to search for answers defensively.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MER -11.5	147.5 o -112 / u -108	Mercer Bears -800 · The Citadel Bulldogs +550

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Leaders

PointsBraxton Williams17The Citadel Bulldogs
AssistsChristian Moore2The Citadel Bulldogs
ReboundsCarter Kingsbury11The Citadel Bulldogs
PointsBaraka Okojie22Mercer Bears
AssistsBaraka Okojie6Mercer Bears
ReboundsArmani Mighty10Mercer Bears

Recent form

The Citadel Bulldogs

Last 10: 6-4Streak L170.1 scored · 73.1 allowed per game4-0 at home

L49-87at Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 11
W78-71at Chattanooga MocsFeb 7
L64-78at Samford BulldogsFeb 6
W71-66vs UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 31
W80-56vs VMI KeydetsJan 30
L55-84at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 24
W77-75vs Furman PaladinsJan 22
W82-68at VMI KeydetsJan 18
L66-69at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 16
W79-77vs Western Carolina CatamountsJan 10

Mercer Bears

Last 10: 7-3Streak W183.6 scored · 78.2 allowed per game2-3 away

W69-64vs Furman PaladinsFeb 12
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

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	Mercer Bears	The Citadel Bulldogs
Field goals	25-48	18-53
Field goal %	52	34
Three-pointers	9-17	7-25
Three-point %	53	28
Free throws	11-18	11-12
Free throw %	61	92
Rebounds	32	30
Offensive rebounds	7	10
Defensive rebounds	25	20
Assists	13	8
Steals	7	7
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	12	13
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	8
Fast-break points	2	4
Points in the paint	30	16
Fouls	12	19
Largest lead	19	12
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	28	54

How the scoring went

2nd Half21-25Baraka Okojie makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half21-26Eze Wali makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half21-27Eze Wali makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half24-27Kyle Cuffe Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Zaire Williams assists)
2nd Half24-30Carter Kingsbury makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eze Wali assists)
2nd Half25-30Baraka Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half25-32Simeon German makes layup
2nd Half26-32Zaire Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-32Zaire Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-32Connor Serven makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half29-34Braxton Williams makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half32-34Baraka Okojie makes 25-foot three point jumper (Armani Mighty assists)
2nd Half32-37Christian Moore makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cassius Bonjasky assists)
2nd Half35-37Quinton Perkins II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Baraka Okojie assists)
2nd Half37-37Connor Serven makes layup
2nd Half40-37Baraka Okojie makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half40-40Braxton Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half42-40Connor Serven makes layup (Baraka Okojie assists)
2nd Half42-42Christian Moore makes layup
2nd Half42-43Braxton Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-44Braxton Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-44Armani Mighty makes 3-foot dunk (Baraka Okojie assists)
2nd Half46-44Quinton Perkins II makes layup
2nd Half49-44Baraka Okojie makes 26-foot three point jumper (Quinton Perkins II assists)
2nd Half50-44Baraka Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-44Baraka Okojie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-44Tristan Gross makes layup (Armani Mighty assists)
2nd Half56-44Quinton Perkins II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Serven assists)
2nd Half56-47Christian Moore makes 23-foot three point jumper (Logan Applegate assists)
2nd Half58-47Armani Mighty makes layup (Baraka Okojie assists)
2nd Half60-47Connor Serven makes layup
2nd Half63-47Quinton Perkins II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Baraka Okojie assists)
2nd Half63-48Marcos Gonzales makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-49Marcos Gonzales makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-50Braxton Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-51Braxton Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-51Quinton Perkins II makes layup (Armani Mighty assists)
2nd Half67-51Baraka Okojie makes layup
2nd Half70-51Zaire Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Armani Mighty assists)
2nd Half70-54Eze Wali makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dante Kearse assists)