Macon, Georgia – In a thrilling showdown on Wednesday night, Samford squeezed out a narrow victory over Mercer with a score of 75-74. Jaden Brownell was a standout for the Bulldogs, contributing 18 points to the team’s effort. His shooting performance included 6 successes out of 12 attempts from the field, along with 2 for 6 from beyond the arc, and he also made a significant impact from the free-throw line, netting 4 out of 5 shots.

Other key players for Samford included Collin Holloway, who tallied 11 points and was effective with his shots as he connected on 3 of 8 attempts from the field while going 4 for 7 from the charity stripe. He also showed his versatility on the boards, recording eight rebounds. Rylan Jones matched Holloway’s scoring with 11 points as well. His shooting was less efficient at 4 for 12, and he struggled from long range, missing all three of his attempts from three-point territory. Additionally, Jones was active in other facets of the game, boasting five rebounds, five assists, and three steals, helping the Bulldogs extend their winning streak to six games.

For Mercer, the Bears saw a remarkable performance from Ahmad Robinson, who dominated the court with a total of 29 points, accompanied by nine rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Tyler Johnson also made a significant contribution with 20 points and two steals, while Alex Holt added 13 points and pulled down 12 rebounds.

Both teams will return to action on Saturday. Samford will welcome East Tennessee State to their home court, while Mercer will hit the road to face Wofford.