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December 22, 2026 β’ Hooper Eblen Center, Cookeville
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ December 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Mercer Bears (1-2) meets Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (2-1) at Hooper Eblen Center, Cookeville.
Mercer Bears
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Road Split
0-2
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Home Side
Record
2-1
Home Split
2-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
48%
Mercer Bears
VS
52%
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Projected Score
MER 112
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TEN 115
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Mercer Bears
STAT
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles plays on familiar turf at Hooper Eblen Center, Cookeville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Mercer Bears Could Win
Mercer Bears generates 79.8 points per game while shooting 47.2%.
Why Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Could Win
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles produces 74.4 points per game on 48.6% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Hooper Eblen Center, Cookeville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Caleb Sanders
18.7
Team Assists
Ty Owens
5.7
Team Points
Quinton Perkins II
14.0
Team Assists
Quinton Perkins II
3.3
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Mercer Bears (47.5%)
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (52.5%)
Total Submissions: 27 circles
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