Stephens scores 27 to lead VMI over Mercer 85-79
LEXINGTON, Va. -- — Jake Stephens had 27 points and 10 rebounds as VMI defeated Mercer 85-79 on Thursday night.
Stephens hit 4 of 6 3-pointers, and he also had five assists.
Trey Bonham had 19 points and six rebounds for VMI (15-10, 8-5 Southern Conference), which earned its fourth straight victory. Kamdyn Curfman added 13 points.
Shawn Walker Jr. had 18 points for the Bears (13-13, 6-7). James Glisson III added 17 points. Felipe Haase had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Keydets leveled the season series against the Bears. Mercer defeated VMI 97-91 on Jan. 13.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Page
- Keith Fogleman
- Devyn Page
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |