The South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) hit the court against the Mercer Bears (2-1) at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 16, 2024 on ESPN+.

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South Alabama vs. Mercer Game Info

• When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
• Where: Mitchell Center in Mobile, Alabama
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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South Alabama Stats Insights

• The Jaguars made 44.3% of their shots from the field last season, which was 0.2 percentage points lower than the Bears allowed to their opponents (44.5%).
• South Alabama went 13-4 when it shot better than 44.5% from the field.
• The Bears ranked 265th in rebounding in college basketball. The Jaguars finished 315th.
• Last year, the Jaguars recorded 74 points per game, only 2.2 more points than the 71.8 the Bears allowed.
• South Alabama had a 14-8 record last season when putting up more than 71.8 points.

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Mercer Stats Insights

• The Bears’ 44.9% shooting percentage from the field last season was equal to what the Jaguars gave up to their opponents.
• Mercer compiled a 14-4 straight up record in games it shot higher than 44.9% from the field.
• The Bears were the 265th-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Jaguars finished 339th.
• The Bears’ 71.2 points per game last year were just 4.5 fewer points than the 75.7 the Jaguars gave up to opponents.
• Mercer had an 11-6 record last season when allowing fewer than 74 points.

South Alabama Home & Away Comparison (2023-24)

• Offensively South Alabama fared better when playing at home last year, averaging 79.5 points per game, compared to 67.5 per game when playing on the road.
• When playing at home, the Jaguars ceded one fewer points per game (75.2) than in road games (76.2).
• Looking at three-point shooting, South Alabama fared better when playing at home last year, making 8.2 threes per game with a 36.5% three-point percentage, compared to 6.8 threes per game and a 32.4% three-point percentage in road games.

Mercer Home & Away Comparison (2023-24)

• At home, Mercer averaged 72.9 points per game last season. On the road, it averaged 70.4.
• The Bears allowed fewer points at home (69.1 per game) than away (76) last season.
• At home, Mercer drained 6 trifectas per game last season, 0.6 fewer than it averaged away (6.6). Mercer’s 3-point shooting percentage was lower at home (33.6%) than away (34.8%) as well.

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