QB Pickles accounts for 194 total yards and 3TDs in Mercer’s 31-21 win over Samford
Quarterback JP Pickles led Mercer to a 31-21 victory over Samford on Saturday. The Tigers secured the win with ease, thanks in part to Pickles' performance. Pickles rushed for three touchdowns and contributed 108 rushing yards, while also throwing for 108 passing yards on 16-of-22 attempts. Samford's Devon Caldwell accumulated 134 rushing yards on 13 carries, but it wasn't enough to overcome Mercer's strong showing.
In the first quarter, Pickles scored twice on runs of 6 and 22 yards, giving Mercer a 21-0 lead. The Bulldogs managed to score a touchdown themselves via a 12-yard pass from Gabarri Johnson to Preston Bird with 5:22 left in the first half, reducing the deficit to 21-8. Samford's Ken Cherry contributed 108 rushing yards. This was Mercer's 33rd meeting against Samford, a rivalry dating back to 1907. Mercer will next host The Citadel on October 31.
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