Mercer claims shootout over Moorehead State pulling away in the second half to seal win
MACON, Ga. -- — Carter Peevy threw for 268 yards and a touchdown and FCS No. 20 Mercer collected four rushing touchdowns to beat Moorehead State 48-22 on Saturday.
Mercer (2-1) built a 14-3 lead before the Eagles (1-1) rallied to take a 15-14 lead. But the Bears reclaimed the lead for good when Al Wooten II ran it in from the 8-yard line with 32 seconds left before halftime. Out of the break, Peevy threw a 75-yard score to Ty James on the first play from scrimmage for a 27-15 lead. James had 146 yards receiving on five catches.
Peevy ran for a 17-yard score, Wooten had TD runs of 30 and 8 yards, and Tyrell Coard added an 11-yard scoring run. Devron Harper had a 53-yard punt return for a touchdown for the Bears for a 38-22 advantage with 14 minutes remaining. Harper also finished with six catches for 100 yards and a score.
Carter Cravens threw for 187 yards and two scores for Moorehead State. Kyle Daly and Ryan Upp had the TD catches.
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2024 Pioneer Football League Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Butler | 5-2 | 9-2 |
| San Diego | 5-2 | 7-3 |
| Morehead State | 5-2 | 7-4 |
| Dayton | 4-3 | 6-4 |
| Davidson | 4-3 | 6-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 4-3 | 5-6 |
| Presbyterian | 3-4 | 5-6 |
| Valparaiso | 1-5 | 3-7 |
| Marist | 1-7 | 1-10 |
| Stetson | 0-6 | 2-8 |
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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