Mercer takes on Virginia Tech after Cherry's 21-point game

Published Nov. 4, 2026 4:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Mercer Bears (1-0) at Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0)

Blacksburg, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Mercer takes on Virginia Tech after Shane Cherry scored 21 points in Mercer's 90-53 win against the Reinhardt Eagles.

Virginia Tech went 14-3 at home last season while going 19-13 overall. The Hokies shot 45.2% from the field and 35.5% from 3-point range last season.

Mercer went 19-13 overall with a 5-11 record on the road last season. The Bears averaged 13.8 assists per game on 28.6 made field goals last season.

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