# Wednesday Preview: Solving the ETSU Puzzle + Mercer’s Survival Guide at WCU

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Podcast: [SoCon Fast Break](https://stenobird.com/podcast/socon-fast-break-7564186)
Published: 2026-02-25T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Wednesday night in the Southern Conference is a powder keg with implications all over the standings. On today’s episode, we break down two massive matchups that will define the race for the #2 seed and the crucial first-round byes in Asheville. In this episode: The #1 Seed Response: How ETSU will handle the "mountaintop" after clinching their first regular season title since 2019-20. The "Back-Breaker" Stats: A look back at how ETSU’s 19 points off turnovers and 26-of-28 free throw shooting dismantled Wofford in their last meeting. Wofford’s Path to Victory: Why the Terriers must turn the game into a perimeter battle to overcome the interior dominance of Cam Morris III and Blake Barclay. The Closer: Evaluating the impact of SoCon Player of the Week Brian Taylor II as he looks to shut the door in Johnson City. Barnburner in Cullowhee: Can Western Carolina extend their four-game winning streak to secure a top-six position? Mercer’s Road Test: Whether the Bears can replicate their January dominance when they jumped out to a 13-0 lead against the Catamounts. The Difference Makers: The impact of Armani Mighty’s double-doubles and the ability of guys like Zaire Williams to provide extra offensive production. Can WCU make it 5 in a row? Presented by Ingles Markets

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