Davidson College Athletics
Mercer
11/6/2026 2:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
GAME 2 DETAILS
Opponent: Mercer Bears
Date / Location: Saturday, Nov. 7 (7 p.m. ET) / John M. Belk Arena / Davidson, North Carolina
Watch: ESPN+, (Jon Gross, Ralph Patterson, Julian Council)
Listen: Davidson Radio Network (Jarod Latch)
SERIES HISTORY VS. MERCER
• This marks the third meeting between Davidson and Mercer. The two teams last played on November 29, 2016. The Wildcats won 78-57 and current assistant coach Jack Gibbs drilled eight triples and scored a game-high 33 points.
SEASON OPENER
• Davidson flew across the country and took down Washington State 76-61 on Monday night. The Wildcats shot 54.7 percent from the floor and 52.2 percent from downtown (12-for-23).
• Four Wildcats scored in double figures and played more than 30 minutes. This group featured Sam Brown (22 pts), Nick Janowski (21 pts), Ian Platteeuw (10 pts), and Josh Scovens (17 pts).
MORE PLATTEEUW, POR FAVOR
• Ian Platteeuw nearly had a triple-double on opening night. The sophomore recorded 10 points, 9 rebounds, and a career-high 8 assists. He also played a career-high 34 minutes and did not commit a personal foul.
• Platteeuw, a seven-footer, was second on the team in assists and ranked fourth among A-10 freshmen in assists during the regular season.
2026-27 TEAM HEADLINES
• The team returns seven scholar-athletes from last year's squad. Josh Scovens, Sam Brown, and Ian Platteeuw each started at least 25 games during the 2025-26 campaign. The 'Cats are one of just three A10 teams (Saint Louis, VCU) returning at least three people who started 25 or more games last season.
• Davidson's captains are Sam Brown, Josh Scovens, John Carter Jr. and Jackson Keith. The Wildcats welcome seven scholarship newcomers. This group features four transfers and three freshman.
• Josh Scovens was named A-10 Preseason All Second Team ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
SUMMER 'CATS
• The 'Cats took two trips during the summer of 2026. Davidson went to New York City for a mini camp with Stephen Curry in July. The team traveled to Germany in August and worked with The Ferencz Institute for Ethics, Human Rights, and the Holocaust. The Wildcats also played two games while overseas.
LAST SEASON REVIEW
• Davidson had the best scoring defense across the A-10 during conference play (67.4 PPG) and ranked 36th in the nation in scoring defense throughout the entire season. The 'Cats were 15-2 when holding an opponent to 65 points or less.
• Davidson won 20 games, which marks the most wins in a season since the 2021-22 campaign (27). It's also the most wins in a season under head coach Matt McKillop. The 'Cats were the number six seed and made the A-10 Quarterfinals. They earned a bid into the NIT.
• The Wildcats started the season 5-0, which is their best start since 2015-16 campaign.
• In 18 conference games, Josh Scovens ranked fourth in the A-10 in field goal percentage (58.7).
