| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MER | 14 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 35 |
| WCU | 7 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 33 |
Mitchell, Lakes carry Mercer in 35-33 win over W. Carolina
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- Tee Mitchell had 26 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown, Alex Lakes ran for 87 yards and two scores and Mercer held off Western Carolina 35-33 on Saturday.
Western Carolina drew to within 35-33 when Tyrie Adams completed a 48-yard touchdown pass to Terryon Robinson with 3:47 left in the game.
The Catamounts opted not to attempt an onside kick, and Mercer (5-5, 4-4 Southern Conference) picked up two first downs on the ensuing drive and proceeded to run out the clock.
Lakes scored on a 1-yard run for a 14-7 lead and from 24 yards outs for a 28-14 lead. But Adams threw to Austin Phillips from 8 yards out-the point after was no good-and Joshua Gibson made field goals from 31 and 38 yards and shaved the deficit to 28-26 with 8:54 remaining.
Adams threw for 378 yards and three scores for Western Carolina (7-4, 5-3).
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2024 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 6-1 | 9-2 |
| Western Carolina | 5-2 | 6-5 |
| Chattanooga | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-3 | 6-5 |
| Samford | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Furman | 2-4 | 3-7 |
| VMI | 1-6 | 1-10 |
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