Mercer Bears 77, Wofford Terriers 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Wofford Terriers
Wofford Terriers defeated Mercer Bears 80–77 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 10:33 swung win probability 81% → 48%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mercer Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Bears | 43 | 34 | 77 |
| Wofford Terriers | 36 | 44 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 10:33 swung win probability 81% → 48%.
Why Mercer Bears lost
- Lost H2 34-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 6:21 (win probability 70% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 49.2% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Bears | 9–0 | H1 10:33 | 81% → 48% |
| Wofford Terriers | 8–0 | H2 6:21 | 70% → 99% |
| Mercer Bears | 10–0 | H2 1:23 | 100% → 74% |