Wednesday, January 7
Macon, Ga.
7 p.m.
Mercer University
vs
The Citadel
Mercer Welcomes The Citadel To Hawkins Arena Wednesday Night
1/6/2026 6:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Tip-Off is at 7 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena
MACON, Ga. - The Mercer men's basketball team is set to take on The Citadel on Wednesday night in the first home conference game of the season. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena
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LAST TIME OUT
Brady Shoulders scored a career high 21 points, but Mercer fell on the road to ETSU, 77-71 Saturday evening from Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee.
SERIES HISTORY
Wednesday's game will be the 27th all-time meeting between Mercer and The Citadel. Mercer leads the all-time series 21-5 and the Bears are on a current 4-game winning streak against the Bulldogs.
NEED TO KNOW
Wednesday's game will be a matchup of the top scoring offense in the SoCon in Mercer (82.1 ppg) and the worst scoring offense in the SoCon in The Citadel (69.9 ppg).
SCOUTING THE CITADEL
The Citadel enters today's game with a 3-12 overall record and 0-2 record in conference play.
The Bulldogs dropped both of their SoCon games at home to ETSU and Wofford. The Citadel is still looking for its first win on the road this season as the Bulldogs are 0-6 away from home.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Mercer Men's Basketball on Twitter and Instagram and on Facebook.
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| ABOUT THE GAME | |
| Date: Wednesday, Jan. 7 Time: 7 p.m. ET Location: Macon, Ga. I Hawkins Arena TV: ESPN+ Live Statistics: MercerStats.com Twitter Updates: @MercerMBB |
LAST TIME OUT
Brady Shoulders scored a career high 21 points, but Mercer fell on the road to ETSU, 77-71 Saturday evening from Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee.
SERIES HISTORY
Wednesday's game will be the 27th all-time meeting between Mercer and The Citadel. Mercer leads the all-time series 21-5 and the Bears are on a current 4-game winning streak against the Bulldogs.
NEED TO KNOW
Wednesday's game will be a matchup of the top scoring offense in the SoCon in Mercer (82.1 ppg) and the worst scoring offense in the SoCon in The Citadel (69.9 ppg).
SCOUTING THE CITADEL
The Citadel enters today's game with a 3-12 overall record and 0-2 record in conference play.
The Bulldogs dropped both of their SoCon games at home to ETSU and Wofford. The Citadel is still looking for its first win on the road this season as the Bulldogs are 0-6 away from home.
The Citadel is coming off one of its best offensive performances of the season in its 95-86 loss to Wofford. The Bulldogs' 86 points were tied for the second most points they have scored against a Division I opponent this season.
The Citadel only has two players averaging double figures in scoring led by senior, No. 10, Braxton Williams who averages 11.7 points per game.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Mercer Men's Basketball on Twitter and Instagram and on Facebook.
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