Western Carolina Catamounts 34–44 Mercer Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2024

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 44–34 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 34, Mercer Bears 44.

Game summary

Mercer Bears beat Western Carolina Catamounts 44–34 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 382.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dwayne Mcgee — 223.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Zion Booker — 7 rec, 78.0 yds.
EPA edge: Mercer (+0.131/play) vs Western Carolina (+0.077/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	12	9	0	9	34
Mercer Bears	0	18	12	9	44

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 13

+3

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 27

MERMercer Bears

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Carolina
Q1TD
JWJalynn Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jalynn Williams rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Carolina
Q1TD
ACAJ Colombo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Cole Gonzales pass to AJ Colombo for a touchdown (17 yards)
Mercer
Q2TD
BSBrayden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Whitt Newbauer pass to Brayden Smith for a touchdown (6 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 31 yards
Western Carolina
Q2TD
CGCole Gonzales
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Cole Gonzales rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Mercer
Q2TD
DMDwayne Mcgee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Dwayne Mcgee rushes 64 yards for a touchdown
Mercer
Q2TD
WNWhitt Newbauer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Whitt Newbauer rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Mercer
Q3TD
DMDwayne Mcgee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Dwayne Mcgee rushes 59 yards for a touchdown
Mercer
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
21-27
Field goal good from 30 yards
Mercer
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
21-30
Field goal good from 23 yards
Western Carolina
Q4TD
ZBZion Booker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Cole Gonzales pass to Zion Booker for a touchdown (3 yards)
Mercer
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
27-33
Field goal good from 40 yards
Western Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
30-33
Field goal good from 44 yards
Mercer
Q4TD
CMCJ Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-39
CJ Miller rushes 31 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 382.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +9.33 EPA
Whitt Newbauer (Mercer) — 220.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +4.57 EPA
Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) — -5.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -0.83 EPA

Rushing

Dwayne Mcgee (Mercer) — 223.0 yds · 2 TD +0.59 EPA
Branson Adams (Western Carolina) — 89.0 yds -0.66 EPA
CJ Miller (Mercer) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD -0.56 EPA

Receiving

Zion Booker (Western Carolina) — 7 rec · 78.0 yds +1.32 EPA
AJ Colombo (Western Carolina) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +1.24 EPA
Kelin Parsons (Mercer) — 4 rec · 102.0 yds +1.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	49	51.0%	382	2	+0.19	+9.33
Whitt Newbauer	Mercer	22	45.5%	220	1	+0.21	+4.57
Taron Dickens	Western Carolina	2	0.0%	-5	0	-0.42	-0.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	Mercer
Plays	85	63
EPA / play	+0.077	+0.131
Total EPA	+6.55	+8.28
Success rate	40.0%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.167	+0.208
Rush EPA / play	-0.057	+0.090
Yards	582	545

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	10	68	+5.51	Rush TD
Q1	Mercer	3	8	-1.90	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	7	31	+0.90	Ended
Q1	Western Carolina	5	42	+3.74	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	12	90	+5.50	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	6	51	-0.15	Field goal
Q2	Mercer	3	-10	-4.11	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	3	7	-3.08	Ended
Q2	Mercer	4	45	+1.81	Ended
Q2	Mercer	1	-3	-3.48	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	6	55	+1.06	Ended
Q2	Mercer	1	-3	-4.30	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	1	12	+3.79	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	2	75	+6.69	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	4	39	+0.31	Punt
Q2	Mercer	4	45	+2.16	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Mercer Bears · Dwayne Mcgee rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+6.1 EPA)
Q3 · Mercer Bears · Dwayne Mcgee rushes 59 yards for a touchdown (+5.51 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Branson Adams rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-5.16 EPA)
Q4 · Mercer Bears · CJ Miller rushes 31 yards for a touchdown (+4.42 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Calvin Jones for 49 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.34 EPA)
Q2 · Mercer Bears · CJ Miller rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-4.3 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Kickoff (+4.15 EPA)
Q3 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer pass to Adjatay Dabbs for 24 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

Mercer Bears controlled the final (44–34) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 382.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Mercer at 0.131 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears?

Western Carolina Catamounts 34, Mercer Bears 44 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 34–44.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634149.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) led passers with 382.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Carolina Catamounts at Mercer Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.