Mercer Bears 74, Western Carolina Catamounts 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Western Carolina Catamounts
Western Carolina Catamounts defeated Mercer Bears 78–74 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 2:23 swung win probability 88% → 59%. 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 | 32 | 42 | 74 |
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 33 | 45 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 2:23 swung win probability 88% → 59%.
Why Mercer Bears lost
- Outscored 25-16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Bears | 8–0 | H1 2:23 | 88% → 59% |