UNC Asheville Bulldogs open season at home against the Mercer Bears

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs host the Mercer Bears for the season opener

By The Associated Press

Nov 2, 2025

Mercer Bears at UNC Asheville Bulldogs

Asheville, North Carolina; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: UNC Asheville hosts Mercer for the season opener.

UNC Asheville finished 2-12 at home last season while going 4-27 overall. The Bulldogs averaged 58.2 points per game last season, 22.8 in the paint, 15.3 off of turnovers and 7.6 on fast breaks.

Mercer finished 8-22 overall a season ago while going 3-11 on the road. The Bears averaged 6.7 steals, 3.3 blocks and 14.2 turnovers per game last season.

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