MACON, Ga. -- Nick Anderson scored 18 points as Furman beat Mercer 79-74 on Saturday night.

Macon, Georgia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Furman visits Mercer after Tate Walters scored 21 points in Furman's 77-62 loss to the Samford Bulldogs. The Bears have gone 4-6 in home games. Mercer has a 2-12 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

Mercer plays the Furman Paladins after Ahmad Robinson scored 33 points in Mercer's 79-78 victory over the UNC Greensboro Spartans

The Bears have gone 4-6 in home games. Mercer has a 2-7 record against teams over . The Paladins have gone 1-3 against SoCon opponents.

Mercer 11-28 (Robinson 4-6, Johnson 4-8, Bryant 2-6, Montas 1-4, Quinones 0-1, Shoulders 0-3). Fouled Out_Robinson. Rebounds_Furman 36 (VanderWal 9), Mercer 27 (Holt 7). Assists_Furman 19 (Bowser, P.Smith,