Parham scores 31 to carry VMI past Mercer 84-71
LEXINGTON, Va. -- Bubba Parham had 31 points as VMI beat Mercer 84-71 on Thursday night.
Myles Lewis had 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for VMI (9-20, 3-14 Southern Conference). Garrett Gilkeson added 14 points. Sarju Patel had 12 points and six rebounds for the home team.
Ethan Stair scored a career-high 22 points for the Bears (11-18, 6-11). Ross Cummings added 15 points. Jaylen Stowe had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Keydets leveled the season series against the Bears with the win. Mercer defeated VMI 88-68 on Jan. 24. VMI finishes out the regular season against The Citadel at home on Saturday. Mercer finishes out the regular season against UNC Greensboro at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Keith Fogleman
- Kyle Bottoms
- Greg Anagnostopolous
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 |
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