1 | 2 | T | |
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ETSU | 42 | 14 | 56 |
MER | 33 | 32 | 65 |
Haase scores 17 to lead Mercer past East Tennessee St. 65-56
MACON, Ga. -- — Felipe Haase posted 17 points as Mercer defeated East Tennessee State 65-56 on Wednesday night.
Jalen Johnson had 16 points for the Bears (15-13, 8-7 Southern Conference). Shannon Grant added 13 points.
East Tennessee State was held to a season-low 14 points in the second half.
Ledarrius Brewer had 19 points and eight rebounds to lead the Buccaneers (13-15, 5-10). Jordan King added 17 points. Mohab Yasser had nine rebounds.
The Bears evened the season series against the Buccaneers. East Tennessee State defeated Mercer 72-64 on Jan. 19.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bart Lenox
- Chris Ford
- Troy Mathis
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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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 |