Furman Paladins 64, Mercer Bears 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-11 · Winner: Mercer Bears
Mercer Bears defeated Furman Paladins 69–64 on 2026-02-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 7:05 swung win probability 69% → 23%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Furman Paladins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| Mercer Bears | 29 | 40 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 7:05 swung win probability 69% → 23%.
Why Furman Paladins lost
- Lost H2 33-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 45.9% eFG vs a 55.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 18-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman Paladins | 11–0 | H1 7:05 | 69% → 23% |